Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver

Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver Services
Coverage and Limitations Handbook
Provider Qualifications and Responsibilities, continued
ALF Facility
Administrators
Qualifications
ALF facility administrators and managers must:
• Satisfy requirements of Chapter 400.425, F.S. and the training
requirements of Chapter 58A-5.019, F.A.C.
Documentation of these qualifications must be maintained in the facility
personnel files and must be made available to AHCA monitoring staff or its
designees upon request.
ALF Direct
Care Staff
Qualifications
ALF direct care staff must have the following qualifications:
• Satisfy the qualifications for ALF Direct Care Staff in Chapter 58A-
5.019, F.A.C. and the training requirements of Chapter 58A-5.0191,
F.A.C., and;
• Documentation delegating the authority to sign ACS service plans to
ALF Direct Care Staff, if the administrator does not perform this
function.
Documentation of these qualifications must be maintained in the staff
member’s personnel file at the facility and must be made available to AHCA
monitoring staff and surveyor staff upon request.
Adult Family
Care Home
(AFCH) Provider,
Relief Person and
Staff Qualifications
AFCH providers, relief persons and staff must satisfy the following
qualifications:
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 400.621, F.S. and
Chapter 58A-14.008, F.A.C.
Documentation of these qualifications must be maintained in the facility
personnel records and be made available to AHCA monitoring or surveyor
staff upon request.
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