SECTION 43.16. Service Provider Selection

(a) A potential service provider must pass the pre-employment screenings, including criminal history and registry checks, conducted by an SRO provider in order to be eligible to be selected as a service provider.

(b) An individual, LAR, or representative interviews and selects service providers who:

(1) have been recommended by the individual; or

(2) are currently employed by the SRO provider and match the skills and traits identified by the individual during the SRO orientation.

(c) The individual must notify the SRO provider of the individual's choice of service providers no later than one day following the last interview conducted.

(d) If the individual has not selected a service provider, and up to three potential service providers have been sent within the period prior to service initiation in accordance with the individual's program rules and policy, the case manager or service coordinator must call a service planning team meeting to determine what additional supports and education from the support advisor might help the individual select a service provider.

Source Note: The provisions of this §43.16 adopted to be effective January 1, 2009, 33 TexReg 10510