• ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

    Division of Developmental Disabilities

  • PRE-SERVICE PROVIDER ORIENTATION

  • INSTRUCTIONS: This form is to be completed by the provider and the individual and/or responsible party receiving services prior to the initiation of services and updated annually thereafter. A copy MUST be retained by the provider and a copy sent to the Support Coordinator and save to the Member's File. 

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  • Purpose

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  • Specialized Training

  • Guardian/Responsible Person Information

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  • Medical/Behavior Health Contact Information

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  • Support Coordination Contact Information

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  • Health-Medical

  • Current Medication and Support Needs:

  • ALLERGIES TO:

  • Nutrition

  • Rows
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  • Special Diet

  • Communications

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  • COMMUNICATION

  • PERSONAL CARE SKILLS (Check all applicable items)

  • MOBILITY

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  • BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS (If applicable)

  • Rows
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  • Employment/Day Program (If Applicable)

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  • Provider Information

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  • SIGNATURES

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  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Program • Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008; the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities, or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and retaliation. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy, contact the Division of Developmental Disabilities ADA Coordinator at 602-542-0419; TTY/TDD Services: 7-1-1. • Free language assistance for DES services is available upon request. Disponible en español en línea o en la oficina local.

  • BEVERAGES

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  • Member Vital Profile

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  • Member Needs

  • Medical Attention Protocol

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  • Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Designee Attestation

  • I may not be able to or I dont want to approve my Direct Care Workers (DCW) time using an EVV device or website. I want another person to do this for me. I know that I can change my mind at any time by telling my provider. This person can only approve my DCW's time and cannot help me make decisions about my healthcare. 

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  • I am asking* to be my designee.

  • Designee Attestation

  • My signature below means I agree to act as a designee to verify the DCW's time when the person above doesn't want to or is unable to sign for themselves. As a designee, at the time of service or within 14 days on the website, I will: 

    • Verify the service provided
    • Approve the DCW's time

    I agree that the process to verify the DCW's time has been explained to me and that I understand the role given to me. I am at least 12 years of age or older. 

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  • Designee Exception Request

    (To be completed by the treatment or planning team):
  • The treatment or planning team has discussed the appropriateness of the member’s designee and have agreed that an exception should be allowed to have a designee under the age of 12, per Division’s ADSS Medical Manual Policy 542 and Provider Manual Policy 62. (Please provide details below to explain the member’s situation and need for a designee exception)

  • No Available Designee (to be completed and kept on file with provider)

  • Due to the member’s unique circumstances, there will be no designee and no one else available to verify the DCW’s time on an ongoing basis and the member is unable to verify service delivery. Explain the circumstances requiring an exception to verification:

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  • Provider Talking Points

  • The purpose of this form is to assist and document the conversation between the provider agency and the member about the member’s electronic visit verification options and their decision to utilize a designee for verification purposes. Below are talking points that will assist in this conversation.

    • If a member/Health Care Decision Maker is unable or not in a position to verify service delivery on an ongoing basis, they shall arrange for a designee to have the verification responsibility. The member/Health Care Decision Maker and provider will have the responsibility of explaining the options for verifying service delivery to the designee.

    • The member/Health Care Decision Maker, or designee will approve the hours worked and services delivered by the DCW at the end of the visit or within 14 days of the visit. If the provider makes a manual edit to the visit, the member, Health Care Decision Maker, or designee will approve any manual edits to visit records.

    • The designee can be any individual who is 12 years of age or older that is designated by the member or Health Care Decision Maker. Exceptions to the age requirement must be sent to the Health Plan for review and approval prior to verification of service responsibility. The designee cannot be a paid caregiver. The designee has no authority to make decisions for the member. They can only sign off to verify services were received.

    • The Absentee Designee section shall only be utilized when there is no possible way a designee can be appointed without becoming overly burdensome to the member. The Absentee Designee section shall be utilized only when there will be no one to verify on an ongoing basis such as a single parent who is also the paid caregiver and has no one else available to verify service delivery, including the member.

    • The member/Health Care Decision Maker can have more than one designee. A new form is required for each additional designee.

    • This form shall be reviewed at least annually with the member/Health Care Decision Maker.

    • The provider shall explain the EVV device options available to the member. EVV device options will vary depending on the EVV system the provider utilizes. Along with explaining the devices available for use, the provider shall explain the options for verifying services after the visit.

    • Refer to the graph below to help distinguish the difference between the Health Care Decision Maker and Designee:

     

     

      Health Care Decision Maker Designee
    Confirm Service was received Y Y
    Participate in Person Centered Planning Team Y Y
    Sign Service Plan Y N
    Consent to Treatment Y N
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Program • Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI & VII), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008; the Department prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities, or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and retaliation. To request this document in alternative format or for further information about this policy, contact the Division of Developmental Disabilities ADA Coordinator at 602-542-0419; TTY/TDD Services: 7-1-1. • Free language assistance for DES services is available upon request. Disponible en español en línea o en la oficina local.

  • HCBS Consents

  •  TRANSPORTATION

    I give permission to the Embrace Life, Inc provider to transport this individual on outings for respite and habilitation purposes.

  • MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

    I authorize the Embrace Life, Inc provider to administer prescribed medications as instructed by licensed doctor. I understand any provider from Embrace Life, Inc- must complete the medication training prior administer any medication.

  • EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

    I gave my permission to provide basic first aid and medical treatment to this individual if necessary in case of an emergency.

  • I have read and understand the above statements. I may change my mind at any time. I agree to notify Embrace Life, Inc. If changes are needed to be made on this consent.

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  • YOUR RIGHTS

    You have the right to do what is best for yourself. If there is a concern about your rights, we will schedule a meeting with your Case Manager/Support Coordinator for further discussion on how to best support you. Below is an example of your rights but does not mean these are the only rights that you have.
  • You have the right to:


    Express your feelings and opinions and the right to have help given to you to help you express your feelings and opinions. You can have someone you choose to help you make decisions. Remember: It is always okay to ask for help!


    Always be treated fairly with dignity and respect.
    Remember: No one should make fun of you in any way or make jokes that hurt your feelings. How others talk to you matter, so if someone hurts your feelings, make sure to tell someone that you trust!


    Have all your personal information kept private.
    Remember: No one should be talking about your personal information without your permission!


    Have your own personal belongings.
    Remember: If something belongs to you, then you have the right to keep those items where you chose to keep them. No one should be taking anything that belongs to you!


    A clean, safe, and healthy home environment. Remember: You should have a clean, safe home like everybody else! You can ask for help to make sure your home is tidy.


    Ask for help when working on goals to increase your skills.
    Remember: You can ask for help at any point if you need any type of assistance while working on your goals.


    Choose whether or not to participate in any activity.
    Remember: Sometimes we have good days and sometimes we have not-so-good days and we need a break. It is okay to say no when staff asks if you would like to participate in an activity.


    Have your own beliefs, language and culture respected. Remember: You should never be judged or picked on because of who you are or what you believe in.


    You can change your provider or agency at any time.
    Remember: If you are not happy with the services we are providing, you can request a meeting to discuss finding another agency or provider that best meets your needs.

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  • Call 833-560-0333 to report any concerns anonymously!

  • Media Release Permission

  • Please Read Carefully:


    I am submitting information to Embrace Life Services for publication. As evidenced by my signature shown below, I give my permission for the attached article and/or photograph with my name and/or likeness (or the name and/or likeness of the person in my care) to be published in company publications* such as marketing brochures, newsletters, and online/social media. I understand that minor edits may occur or that it may not appear in its entirety to accommodate publication limitations.

  • PLEASE HAVE MEMBER/HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKER SIGN HERE AT TIME OF INITIAL PLAN DEVELOPMENT:

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  • Release of Information

    Emergency Contact
  • I, * , am the Legal Guardian/ SELF Guardian for * , who/ I receive(s) services from Embrace Life's HCBS program. I certify that the EMERGENCY CONTACT is,   *   . Phone number is:     *                



    I give Embrace Life permission to share communications; written, email, phone, text, etc. with my Emergency Contact for a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the date listed below.

    The process has been explained to me and I certify that I understand it clearly.

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  • Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Paper Timesheet Attestation

  • I talked with my provider about Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) devices and how my Direct Care Worker (DCW) can use those devices to record their time. I want my DCW to use a paper timesheet with a device that only documents the date and the time they started and ended the service because:

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  • PROVIDER TALKING POINTS

    The purpose of this form is to assist and document the conversation between the provider agency and the member about the member’s electronic visit verification options and their decision to utilize a paper timesheet. Below are helpful talking points to assist in the conversation:

    1. The provider shall explain the EVV device options available to the member. EVV device options will vary depending on the EVV system the provider utilizes.

    2. Per the Division’s ADSS Medical Manual Policy 540 and Provider Manual Policy 62, paper timesheets may be allowable under the following circumstances:

    a. Individuals for whom both the DCW and the member live in geographic areas with limited intermittent or no landline, cell, and internet service,

    b. Individuals for whom the use of electronic devices would cause adverse physical or behavioral health side effects/symptoms,

    c. Individuals electing not to use other visit verification modalities on the basis of moral or religious grounds, and

    d. Individuals with a live-in caregiver or caregiver accessible on-site 24 hours and for whom the use of other visit verification modalities would be burdensome.

    e. Individuals who need to have their address and location information protected for a documented safety concern (i.e. witness protection or domestic violence victim).

    3. This attestation shall be reviewed at least annually to ensure the member’s circumstance and EVV device decision has not changed. The member can make a change to begin using a different EVV device at any time without waiting for the annual review

  • DDD-EVV Member Contingency/Back-up Plan for the Independent Provider Program

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  • Rows
  • Member has been advised that s/he may change the member service preference level and also his/her back-up plan, as indicated below, at any time, including at the time of a GAP*

  • Rows
  • * A GAP in EVV services is defined as the difference between the number of hours of critical service scheduled in each individual’s care plan and the hours of the scheduled type of critical service that are actually delivered to the individual. The following situations are not considered gaps:

    • The member is not available to receive the service when the caregiver arrives at the member’s home as scheduled.

    • The member refuses the caregiver when s/he arrives, unless the caregiver is not able to do the assigned duties.

    • The member refuses services.

    • The member’s home is seen as unsafe by the agency/caregiver, so the caregiver refuses to go there

  • I understand that I have the right to receive all the services in my care plan to help me with bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, transferring to or from my bed and wheelchair, and other similar daily activities as needed. These services (Attendant Care, Habilitation, Homemaker and Respite) are called EVV I understand that my health plan must make sure that I receive these DDD services without delays. I understand that if I do not receive my EVV services on time I can call DDD to report the problem so they can assist in replacing my caregiver as soon as possible. I may also call my Support Coordinator for help. If there is a delay and I do not receive these services on time, my health plan must provide a back-up caregiver within 2 hours of the time they are notified of the gap, unless I specify otherwise at the time of the gap. Iunderstand I also have the right to file a written complaint about the failure to provide such services as scheduled.

    I understand that in order to receive services I must be available and willing to accept the scheduled services. If I choose not to accept the services I understand I must tell my Support Coordinator. This plan has been reviewed with me and Iagree with it. I will keep a copy of this plan.Have member/responsible person sign here at time of initial plan development:

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  • DDD Independent Provider Contingency Plan Instructions

  • • This form must be completed by the Support Coordinator for all Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) members who receive one or more of the following ALTCS services:

    1. Attendant Care

    2. Habilitation Hourly

    3. Habilitation Independent

    4. Homemaker

    5. Respite

     

    • The member must be advised of his/her right to have a back-up on-call caregiver provided in the event an unforeseeable gap occurs.

    • The member must be advised of his/her right to change a previously designated Member Service Preference Level at any time, including at the time a gap occurs. The case manager must initial and date the statement on the first page indicating this was done at the time the plan was developed.

    • The member should designate the back-up plan for how the member chooses to have his/her needs met in the event the regular caregiver is not available as scheduled. More than one option can be chosen.

    • The member/representative should not indicate “I can wait until the next scheduled visit from my provider agency toreceive authorized care” in the back-up plan unless the designated Member Service Preference Level is 4 (can wait until next scheduled visit by provider).

    • If the member indicates s/he wants family or friends to provide unpaid back-up care for some or all of the time that the ALTCS provider was scheduled to be there, the names of those individuals should be listed. The selection of this informal support system as the back-up plan must be the member’s choice and not assumed simply because those individuals live in the home and/or appear to be available.

    • The phone number for the DDD toll-free phone line must be listed. The Support Coordinator’s name and phone number(s) should also be included.

    • The member or Responsible Person must sign the completed form indicating it has been reviewed with him/her and that s/he is in agreement with it. A copy of the signed plan must be given to the member/Responsible Person. This form must be signed upon initial completion as well as at each 90-day service review if there are no changes to the plan. If there are changes to any part of the plan, a new plan must be written, signed and a copy left with the member/Responsible Person. A new plan must be written at least once a year.

  • Back-Up Provider Preference Form

  • If your provider is unable to show up for his/her scheduled shift or becomes unavailable, you have a choice of requesting a back-up provider or canceling the shift without requesting a back-up provider. You are required to notify Embrace Life’s HCBS coordinators about the missed shift regardless of your preference in service. You have the right to change your back up plan at any time, including at the time of a gap in service.

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  • Provider Qualification

     

    It is mandatory for Embrace Life’s providers to have background checks done through the Central Registry Service. In addition, providers are required to complete a Criminal Affidavit for disclosure of any criminal history or allegations. Bycompleting the Criminal Affidavit, the provider must complete fingerprints processed by the Department of Public Safety(DPS) to receive a clearance card. We will pull a provider from working if we receive a concerning report from DPS. You may request a copy from Embrace Life to ensure your provider has met the requirements.

    Providers are required to complete the mandatory training within 30 days of hire—including Article 9, CPR/FA and BTP if applicable. HCBS coordinators and providers must meet with the family within two weeks of intake paperwork to review ISP, goals, and safety.

    Your appointed provider should have completed Embrace Life’s training and Individual Safety Training by the time you start working with him/her. If you are not sure, please contact your HCBS coordinator.

    If you feel your provider needs more training, please contact Embrace Life with your concerns. Embrace Life willcontinue to develop training tools for providers to increase their knowledge and skills to do their job better.

     

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