Chapter 6. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

A. If the following types of incidents occur while a client is in the direct care of a service provider, the service provider shall immediately report to the Division: 1. The death of a client; 2. Alleged neglect or abuse of a client; 3. An incident related to a client that invol…

All service providers shall observe the rights of clients listed in A.R.S. § 36-551.01 and A.A.C. R6-6-102. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1518 Adopted effective February 1, 1996; filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 26, 1995 (Supp. 95-4).

A. Each service provider shall maintain, as required in this Article, the applicable records listed in subsection (B). Each individual service provider shall maintain his or her own records and may do so by making arrangements with the Division to keep current records on file wit…

A. The following minimum requirements apply to all agency service providers: 1. When a Home and Community-based Service is delivered, a direct-care staff who has completed the following required training and orientation shall be present, except as provided by R6-6-1521 : a. Orien…

A. An individual who wishes to provide Attendant Care services and is not an immediate relative of the client shall comply with this Article in order to obtain an HCBS certificate. B. The Division shall not compensate a spouse to provide Attendant Care services to the other spous…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Day Treatment and Training services shall: 1. Have at least three months' experience in conducting group or individual activities related to specific developmental, habilitative, or recreational pr…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each direct care staff of an agency and each individual service provider who provides Habilitation services shall: 1. Have at least three months' experience implementing and documenting performance in individual programs; 2. H…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, only a Medicare-certified home health agency shall perform Home Health Aide services. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1524 Adopted effective February 1, 1996; filed in the Office of the Secretary of State December 26, 1995 (Sup…

A. In this Section, "not available" means that the Division has made an effort to procure Home Health Nurse services through a Medicare-certified home health agency but one cannot be contracted with in the geographic location to provide these services. B. In addition to the gener…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, services shall be provided by a Hospice: 1. Licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and 2. Certified by Medicare. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1526 Adopted effective February 1, 1996; filed in the Office of th…

In addition to the general requirements in this Article, each individual who provides housekeeping services shall receive an orientation to the specific housekeeping needs of the client. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1527 Adopted effective February 1, 1996; filed in the Office o…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Occupational Therapy services shall be currently licensed as an Occupational Therapist by the state of Arizona, Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1528 Adopted …

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Personal Care services shall: 1. Have at least three months experience in providing assistance to an individual to meet essential personal physical needs, such as showering, bathing, toileting, and…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Physical Therapy services shall be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist by the state of Arizona, Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1530 Adopted effective Feb…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Respiratory Therapy services shall be currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the state of Arizona, Board of Respiratory Care Examiners. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1531 Adopted effecti…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Respite services shall have at least three months' experience in providing assistance to an individual to meet essential personal physical needs as described in R6-6-1529. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code §…

In addition to the general requirements in R6-6-1520, each individual who provides Speech/Hearing Therapy services shall: 1. Have a Master's degree in speech-language pathology, 2. Have a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, and 3. …

A. Any employee of an agency contracting with the Department to provide services (service provider) who must physically defend self or others against a client's aggressive behavior shall use the minimum amount of force necessary to control the situation and shall immediately repo…

A. Upon receipt of an incident report, the District Program Manager shall initiate an investigation of the incident. B. The supervisor to whom a case of possible abusive treatment or neglect of a minor client is reported shall refer the matter immediately to Child Protective Serv…

A. The employees of a service provider immediately shall refer any client who appears to have been abused, neglected, or injured for medical evaluation by nursing staff. If nursing staff is unavailable, the client shall be referred immediately to a licensed physician. B. If the n…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1701 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Amended effective September, 30, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1702 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective September, 30, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp.…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1703 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1704 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Amended effective September, 30, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1705 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1706 Adopted effective April 30, 1981 (Supp. 81-2). Amended effective June 7, 1993, under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 93-2). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(E) at 11 A.A.R. 4308, effective August 30, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).…

A. An Administrative Review shall be available to any person aggrieved by a decision of the Department. An Administrative Review is preliminary to those rights set forth in R6-6-2201 et seq. B. The Department shall give written notice to persons served directly or indirectly by t…

These procedures are applicable to all grievances except those listed in R6-6-1801(C) . 1. A party aggrieved by the decision of a District Program Manager or any member of an Individual Service and Program Plan (ISPP) Team, may, within 35 calendar days of the decision or disagree…

The party aggrieved by a decision of the Department relating to a license may directly appeal the decision as prescribed in R6-6-2201 et seq. A. When taking an Action, the Division shall give written notice to the Applicant, Member, other Responsible Person, Home and Community-ba…

A. The DD/ALTCS client or ALTCS service provider desiring an Administrative Review shall first attempt to resolve the complaint through informal communication with the appropriate Health Plan representative or the District Program Manager. B. If the client or service provider is …

An appeal of any Administrative Review decision shall be governed by the procedures set forth in R6-6-2201 et seq. A. A Requestor or Representative shall file a request for Administrative Review with the Division no later than 30 days following the date of the notice. B. A Reques…

A. A request for Administrative Review shall include:1. Identification of the Action; 2. Reason for the request for administrative review, including why the Requestor disagrees with the Action; 3. Desired resolution; and 4. Written consent of the Applicant, Member, or Responsible…

The Division shall deny a request for Administrative Review upon determination that: 1. The request is untimely; 2. The request does not meet the requirements in R6-6-1806(A); 3. The request is not based on an Action; or 4. The Action is based solely on a change in federal or sta…

A. The Division shall mail a written Administrative Decision to the Requestor or Representative no later than 30 days after the Division receives the request for an Administrative Review, unless a longer period is mutually agreed upon in writing. B. If the Requestor or Representa…

A. The Division shall ensure the written Administrative Decision includes the results of the Administrative Review and the date it was completed. B. For an Administrative Review not resolved wholly in favor of the Requestor, the Administrative Decision shall contain: 1. The right…

When the Division denies eligibility and a Requestor or Representative requests an Administrative Review, the Division shall not authorize services until a final administrative or judicial decision establishes eligibility. Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1810 Adopted by final rule…

A. The Division shall continue authorizing a Member's service solely funded by the state if: 1. The Member or the Member's Representative files a timely request for Administrative Review; 2. The request for Administrative Review involves the termination, suspension, or reduction …

When an HCBS certificate holder timely files a request for an Administrative Review regarding a decision to suspend or revoke an HCBS certificate, the revocation or suspension shall not become effective, unless the Division finds that the public health, safety, or welfare imperat…

A Requestor shall have the right to an Appeal under Article 22 of this Chapter if: 1. The Requestor is dissatisfied with the Administrative Decision; or 2. The Action is considered upheld pursuant to R6-6-1808(B)(1). Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1813 Adopted by final rulemaking…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1901 Adopted effective October 16, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Repealed effective August 29, 1991 (Supp. 91-3). Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted aga…

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1902 Adopted effective October 16, 1981 (Supp. 81-5). Repealed effective August 29, 1991 (Supp. 91-3). Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1903 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1904 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1905 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1906 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1907 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …

Notes Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1908 Adopted by emergency action effective September 13, 1995, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a maximum of 180 days (Supp. 95-3). Adopted again by emergency action effective March 12, 1996, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, in effect for a …