208.918. Vendor requirements, philosophy and services.
Vendor requirements, philosophy and services.
208.918. 1. In order to qualify for an agreement with thedepartment, the vendor shall have a philosophy that promotes the consumer'sability to live independently in the most integrated setting or the maximumcommunity inclusion of persons with physical disabilities, and shalldemonstrate the ability to provide, directly or through contract, thefollowing services:
(1) Orientation of consumers concerning the responsibilities of beingan employer, supervision of personal care attendants including thepreparation and verification of time sheets;
(2) Training for consumers about the recruitment and training ofpersonal care attendants;
(3) Maintenance of a list of persons eligible to be a personal careattendant;
(4) Processing of inquiries and problems received from consumers andpersonal care attendants;
(5) Ensuring the personal care attendants are registered with thefamily care safety registry as provided in sections 210.900 to 210.937,RSMo; and
(6) The capacity to provide fiscal conduit services.
2. In order to maintain its agreement with the department, a vendorshall comply with the provisions of subsection 1 of this section and shall:
(1) Demonstrate sound fiscal management as evidenced on accuratequarterly financial reports and annual audit submitted to the department;and
(2) Demonstrate a positive impact on consumer outcomes regarding theprovision of personal care assistance services as evidenced on accuratequarterly and annual service reports submitted to the department;
(3) Implement a quality assurance and supervision process thatensures program compliance and accuracy of records; and
(4) Comply with all provisions of sections 208.900 to 208.927, andthe regulations promulgated thereunder.
(L. 2005 S.B. 539 § 660.679)