Rhode Island Respite Care Agency Policy Manual

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The Rhode Island Respite Care Agency Policy Manual provides a comprehensive operational framework for agencies delivering respite care services to individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, or age-related needs—and their caregivers—in Rhode Island. This manual aligns with the regulations established by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), the Division of Elderly Affairs (DEA), and the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). It also ensures compliance with Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, the Katie Beckett program, and other state-supported caregiver relief initiatives. The manual includes policies and procedures governing agency licensing and certification, caregiver and participant eligibility, respite care planning and scheduling, staff qualifications and training, participant rights and protections, health and safety protocols, emergency preparedness, infection control, incident reporting, documentation and billing, and quality assurance. It supports both in-home and out-of-home models of care, promoting flexibility, safety, and trust while temporarily relieving primary caregivers. This manual serves as a foundational resource for respite care providers in Rhode Island, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant services that safeguard the well-being of care recipients and provide essential relief and peace of mind to family caregivers