Section 51.23. Provider training

(a) A provider shall implement a standard annual training for the provider and staff. The standard annual training must contain at least the following:

(1) Department policy on intellectual disability principles and values.

(2) Training to meet the needs of a participant as identified in the ISP.

(3) QM plan.

(4) Identification and prevention of abuse, neglect and exploitation of a participant.

(5) Recognizing, reporting and investigating an incident.

(6) Participant grievance resolution.

(7) Department-issued policies or procedures.

(8) Accurate billing and documentation of HCBS delivery.

(b) Before providing an HCBS to a participant, a provider shall ensure that its staff have met any additional pre- and in-service training requirements as detailed in a participant’s ISP.

(c) A provider shall retain documentation of completion of training for each staff.

(d) A provider shall update annual training to reflect the Department’s current policies and procedures and emerging practices.

(e) This section does not apply to an SSW provider or to a provider of HCBS in the Adult Autism Waiver.

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Cross Reference

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 51.11 (relating to prerequisites for participation); 55 Pa. Code § 51.13 (relating to ongoing responsibilites of providers); and 55 Pa. Code § 51.17 (relating to incident management).