Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.11

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-5-30-.11 - Review Of Contracted Services

(1) The DDD and its Regional Community Services Offices will monitor and provide technical assistance to contracted service providers to assure that individuals receive appropriate services, opportunities and support. This monitoring and technical assistance will be on-going but will include at least annual on-site reviews by qualified DDD staff.

(2) Certification site visits are conducted to assure that the provider is practicing sound management, providing quality service to individuals, complying with the ADMH contract, ADMH Standards and DDD Operational Guidelines, the ADMH Administrative Code for Services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, and all relevant federal regulations, as well as requirements for contracted providers specified in the DDD approved HCBS waivers.

(3) Emphasis will be placed on the quality of life, opportunities provided, and well-being of the individuals served when monitoring the delivery of services and supports according to approved service definitions and as described in the person-centered plan. Monitoring also includes evaluation of documentation and other record keeping requirements, including but not limited to progress notes, data sheets, personal files and operational policies and procedures, of all which substantiate an effective and systematic approach to the delivery of quality services and supports to individuals.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.11

New Rule: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 10/10/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2020, eff. 1/14/2021.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2022, eff. 5/15/2022.

New Rule .11 and original Rule .11 was renumbered to .12 due to certification published November 30, 2020; effective January 14, 2021.

Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.