DHS 105.17(1e)(k)(k) Notify the department in writing within 10 days of any appointment or change of the administrator or the substitute administrator.
DHS 105.17(1e)(L)(L) Notify the department in writing within 10 days of a change in the location of the agency or contact information for the personal care provider.
DHS 105.17(1f)(1f)Provision of information. A county, independent living center or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band personal care provider shall provide, in a format approved by the department, identifying information about the county, independent living center or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band and those agencies and individuals that provide Medicaid personal care services through a contract with the county, independent living center or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band.
DHS 105.17(1g)(1g)Finances; accounting; recordkeeping; billing. A personal care provider shall do all of the following:
DHS 105.17(1g)(a)(a) Cash flow. Document adequate resources to maintain a cash flow sufficient to cover operating expenses for 60 days.
DHS 105.17(1g)(b)(b) Accounting methods. Document a financial accounting system that complies with generally accepted accounting principles.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)(c) Recordkeeping. Maintain all of the following records:
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)1.1. Written personnel policies.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)2.2. Written job descriptions.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)3.3. A written plan of operations indicating the entire process from making referrals through delivery of services and follow-up.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)4.4. A written statement defining the scope of personal care services provided, including the population being served, service needs and service priorities.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)5.5. A written record of personal care workers’ training.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)6.6. Workers’ time sheets.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)7.7. Contracts with workers and other agencies.
DHS 105.17(1g)(c)8.8. Records of supervisory visits.
DHS 105.17(1g)(cm)(cm) Electronic visit verification. The provider is required to capture and retain EVV records.
DHS 105.17(1g)(d)(d) Billing. Bill the medical assistance program for services covered under s. DHS 107.112.
DHS 105.17(1k)(1k)Administrator and administrator qualifications.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)(a) The administrator of a personal care agency shall meet all of the following requirements:
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)1.1. Be at least 21 years of age.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)2.2. Have the ability to fulfill the job requirements, respond to the needs of the clients, and manage the personal care agency.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)3.3. Have an associate degree or higher in a health care-related field from an accredited college, or a bachelor’s degree in a field other than in health care from an accredited college and one year experience working in a health care-related field.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)4.4. Have training and experience in health care administration and at least one year of supervisory or administrative experience in home health care or personal care, or a related health program.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)5.5. Be knowledgeable about this chapter and s. DHS 107.112, and take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal care agency complies with the requirements of this chapter.
DHS 105.17(1k)(a)6.6. Be responsible for the overall provision of training and competency of all employees.
DHS 105.17(1k)(b)(b) Persons who are the administrator of record with the department of a personal care agency on the effective date of this rule shall be exempt from the qualification requirements specified under par. (a).
DHS 105.17(1n)(1n)Personnel management. The personal care provider shall document and implement a system of personnel management, if more than one personal care worker is employed or under contract, that includes all of the following:
DHS 105.17(1n)(a)(a)
DHS 105.17(1n)(a)1.1. Evaluate every personal care worker and RN supervisor employed by or under contract with the provider periodically according to the provider’s policy for quality of performance and adherence to the provider’s policies and this chapter and s. DHS 107.112. Evaluations shall be followed up with appropriate action.