SECTION 43.17. Service Provider Orientation Training

(a) At or before the time a service provider starts delivering services, an individual, LAR or representative must train the selected service provider on the specific manner in which the individual prefers the approved tasks in the service plan to be delivered.

(b) If negotiated with an individual, an SRO provider may assist with the service provider orientation in the individual's home.

(c) An individual must document the service provider orientation, including:

(1) the tasks to be performed;

(2) the training aspects specific to the needs of the individual;

(3) the date on which orientation was completed;

(4) any scheduled follow-up training to be conducted; and

(5) an evaluation of the orientation.

(d) The individual must provide documentation of the service provider orientation to the SRO provider within 14 calendar days after the completion of the orientation.

Source Note: The provisions of this §43.17 adopted to be effective January 1, 2009, 33 TexReg 10510