Waiver NHTD-TBI Training Packet

First Name*

Last Name*

Date

Supervisor:*

Date of Hire

Date

Basic Orientation training will consist of one-on-one and/or group training to instruct new providers regarding the specific needs of NHTD & TBI waiver participants, the philosophy and policies of both waivers, and waiver participants’ rights and responsibilities. The instructor for this training must be a qualified, experienced provider of Waiver Services.

Minimum Training for All NHTD/TBI Waiver Staff
(to be completed prior to any unsupervised contact with a waiver participant and within 30 days of initial employment)

The range of physical, cognitive, and behavioral effects of a TBI and other diagnosis and the emotional impact on the individual and their significant relationships

Enter date of training

Waiver philosophies, including role of the RDS, role of the service coordinator, and role of other state contractors

Enter date of training

Overview of all waiver services, including the interaction and communication of all waiver service providers with the service coordinator

Enter date of training

Review of participant rights and responsibilities form for both NHTD and TBI waivers

Enter date of training

Serious incident reporting policy including recognition, prevention and reporting of serious reportable incidents

Enter date of training

Development and/or implementation of a written detailed plan of intervention for each service including long and short-term goals and milestones for each goal

Enter date of training

Basic safety and emergency procedures (e.g., chocking, loss of consciousness, breathing difficulties)

Enter date of training

Effective interventions during crisis, including behavioral and medical crises, natural disasters, severe weather, and lack of replacement staffing

Enter date of training

Methods to provide support and supervisions to maintain the health and welfare of the participant when in the community

Enter date of training

Team meeting requirements of attendance, roles, and responsibility of staff

Enter date of training

Person Centered Planning definition

Enter date of training

Employee Signature*

Date*

Date

STOP - ASK FOR INSTURCTOR

Instructor Code

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Staff Name

Trainer Signature*

Date Completed*

Date

First Name*

Last Name*

Date

Branch

1. The primary goal of the NHTD & TBI Waiver programs is to assist individuals to avoid skilled nursing facility.

TRUEFALSE

2. The Service Coordinator is the primary decision maker of the waiver team.

TRUEFALSE

3. HIPAA & confidentiality concerns do not apply to participants in the TBI Waiver, due to the nature of the program.

TRUEFALSE

4. In order to make sure the waiver is run the same throughout the state, all waiver services should be provided by the same agency.

TRUEFALSE

5. All community resources and state plan Medicaid services are to be researched and used before requesting NHTD & TBI waiver services.

TRUEFALSE

6. In some situations, an individual can be enrolled in two different waiver programs at the same time.

TRUEFALSE

7. All NHTD & TBI waiver participants must meet nursing home level of care.

TRUEFALSE

8. The participant, along with the assistance from the Service Coordinator develops the Service Plan/Goal Plan for each service received.

TRUEFALSE

9. When a waiver participant receives 24-hour staff support, a staff person can leave their shift early, leaving the participant alone.

TRUEFALSE

10. A waiver participant tells you that someone from another agency stole money from them. This must be reported to you supervisor.

TRUEFALSE

11. The Resource Development Specialist (RRDS) is responsible for which of the following:

A. Completing all Notices of DecisionB. Providing technical assistance to waiver providers and participantsC. Interviewing all new agencies to provide TBI waiver servicesD. All of the above

12. Which of the following statements is false?

A. All waiver participants must receive at least one waiver service per month to remain on the TBI waiverB. All Home & Community Support Services staff must also be trained Personal Care AidesC. Waiver participants are discouraged from having pets, due to possible allergies of staff, the cost of veterinary services & the participants inability to self-direct the care of the animalsD. Waiver participants have the same rights as other members of the community

13. Which of the following is not a Serious Reportable Incident?

A. Locking a participant alone in a room where he/she cannot get outB. A participant forgot to take his/her medication but had no adverse effectsC. Having a participant stay in his/her room because he/she refused to clean the kitchenD. A participant dies after a lengthy illness

14. Which of the following statements is true?

A. The waiver participant is the primary decision makerB. The waiver participant does not have a choice in the selection of waiver providersC. The waiver participant decides what goals to pursueD. A and C

15. If a waiver participant is found in possession of marijuana, you should:

A. Let the participant enjoy this. It is not hurting anyoneB. Notify your supervisorC. Remind the participant of his/her responsibilities as a waiver participantD. B and C

16. Which of the following could be a symptom of a traumatic brain injury (TBI):

A. Headache that won’t go awayB. Blurred visionC. Slurred speechD. All of the above

17. When working with an individual with a brain injury or memory impairment, it’s important to:

A. Provide a structured environment and establish a routineB. Do everything for them because they can’t do anything for themselvesC. Don’t give them choices, as making decisions can be difficultD. Minimize their ability to be independent

18. The Service Coordinator is responsible for:

A. Developing a service plan with the participantB. Making all the decisions for the participantC. Organizing and facilitating team meetingsD. A and C

19. Waiver participants have the right to:

A. Be informed of the name and duties of any person providing services to themB. Have input into how services are providedC. Be treated with dignity and respectD. All of the above

20. When calling 911, it’s important to:

A. Speak as quickly as possible so you don’t waste any timeB. Hang up after you inform the operator of the emergency so they can send help quicklyC. Speak in an excited tone, so the operator knows it’s a real emergencyD. Remain calm and speak slowly and clearly

NHTD & TBI Pre-Questionnaire

NHTD & TBI Pre-Questionnaire

NHTD & TBI Training Checklist

NHTD & TBI Post-Questionnaire