Or. Admin. Code § 411-046-0100

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 411-046-0100 - Purpose

(1) The rules in OAR chapter 411, division 46 establish standards and procedures for Medicaid Behavior Support Services. Behavior Support Services are provided to support a wide range of individuals who receive Medicaid funded home and community-based care services. The scope of these rules cover:

(a) Department contractors of Behavior Support Services;

(b) Licensed assisted living, residential, and adult foster home providers who provide Behavior Support interventions Services to eligible individuals who receive Behavior Support Services;

(c) In-home agencies, specialized living, or homecare workers who provide Behavior Support interventions to eligible individuals who receive Behavior Support Services.

(2) Behavior Support Services are provided by a behavior consultant who provides eligible individuals and their caregivers with:

(a) A Behavior Support Plan;

(b) Ideas and strategies to support an individualized Activity Plan; and

(c) Coaching for designated caregivers on behavior and activity strategies.

(3) The goals of Behavior Support Services are to:

(a) Ensure all individuals eligible for State Plan K Community First Choice or Independent Choices receive behavior interventions in a person-centered manner that follows the behavior support standards described in these rules.

(b) Ensure individuals who have diagnoses that place them 'at risk' of negative behaviors receive proactive environmental strategies and activities which promote:

(A) Placement stability;

(B) Quality of life; and

(C) Autonomy and satisfaction with the individuals' caregivers.

(c) Provide caregivers with the environmental strategies and communication skills to revise and implement a Behavior Support Plan.

Or. Admin. Code § 411-046-0100

APD 17-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-14

Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070

Stats. Implemented: ORS 410.070