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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-42. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES |
Section 29-4226. SPECIFIC PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS:PERSONAL CARE AIDE SERVICES
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4226.1PERS is a system located in a recipient's home that summons assistance from a friend, relative, or an emergency services provider (police, fire department, or ambulance) and is available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
4226.2Each PERS system shall be comprised of three (3) basic elements:
(a)A small radio transmitter (portable help button) carried by the user;
(b)A console or receiving base connected to a user's telephone; and
(c)A response center or responder to monitor the calls.
4226.3The PERS is composed of two (2) procedures:
(a)Installation of the service unit; and
(b)On-going monitoring of the recipient.
4226.4The unit of service shall be one (1) unit per monthly rental.
4226.5The PERS service shall be:
(a)Approved as part of the recipient's ISP; and
(b)Completed by personnel who are employed by the PERS service provider and approved by the recipient's case manager. A copy of the approved ISP shall be incorporated into the recipient's service record. The record shall be maintained for a period of not less than six (6) years.