Arkansas Administrative Code

20 CAR § 430-2512. Training. Training for home repair/modification/maintenance administrative staff, paid and/or volunteer, shall include but is not limited to: (1) Safety, accident prevention, and basic first-aid procedures; (2) Simple repairs and the use of tools and equipment;…

20 CAR § 430-2513. Prohibited activities. Prohibited activities: (1) Smoking in the client's home; (2) Accepting gifts from the client; (3) Breach of client's confidentiality; and (4) Reporting for work at the client's place of residence while under the influence of alcohol or il…

20 CAR § 430-2601. Purpose. (a) The purpose of this subpart is to provide support or to meet or prevent an imminent emergency by the distribution of goods, food products, commodities, or payment of bills. (b) For example: (1) The purchase of basic necessities for someone whose ho…

20 CAR § 430-2602. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging and all subcontractors of home and community-based services that provide material aid to eligible individuals.

20 CAR § 430-2603. Policy statement. Providers who receive funds for material aid services that they provide to frail older individuals, particularly those who have low incomes, are in the greatest economic need, and/or are in the minority, must comply with state rules and federa…

20 CAR § 430-2604. Definitions. As used in this subpart; (1)(A) “Material aid” means the provision of goods or payment of bills to meet or prevent imminent emergency. (B) For example: (i) The purchase of basic necessities for someone whose house has been destroyed by fire; (ii) P…

20 CAR § 430-2605. Procedural requirements. (a) Responsibilities of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services: (1) Monitoring of all state and federally funded activities which involve service delivery to older individuals; (…

20 CAR § 430-2606. Funding source. Funding source: State Aging Services.

20 CAR § 430-2607. Eligibility criteria. (a) Eligibility criteria: (1) Be sixty (60) years of age or older; and (2)(A) Be frail. (B) “Frail” means, with respect to an older individual in the state, that the older individual is determined to be functionally impaired because the in…

20 CAR § 430-2608. Cost limitations. (a) Material aid services shall not exceed four hundred dollars ($400) State Aging Services moneys per client per home. (b) More than one (1) material aid service can be provided per client per home, but the total amount for these combined ser…

20 CAR § 430-2609. Access to service. An eligible client may enter the service system at any point through a referral from a case manager or community agency or an individual request for service.

20 CAR § 430-2701. Purpose. (a) The purpose of this subpart is to ensure the establishment of policy and procedures for a smoke-free environment in senior centers, thereby promoting the general health and well-being of elderly Arkansans. (b) Currently, one (1) out of every six (6…

20 CAR § 430-2702. Scope. This subpart applies to all direct providers of services funded wholly or in part by Title III of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3021 et seq., and state general revenue funds.

20 CAR § 430-2703. Policy statement. The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services requires that providers and subcontractors of services funded through Title III of the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3021 et seq., and state ge…

20 CAR § 430-2801. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to ensure that older adults, particularly those who have the greatest economic and/or social need and/or are in the minority, attain and maintain physical and mental well-being through regular programs of health promotion…

20 CAR § 430-2802. Scope. This subpart applies to the state area agencies on aging and the subcontractors of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention programs and define the process for providing health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention programs.

20 CAR § 430-2803. Generally. (a) Each area agency on aging and subcontractor shall provide for health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention programs to older adults, particularly those who have the greatest economic and/or social need and/or are in the minority in their pl…

20 CAR § 430-2804. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1)(A) “Evidence-based disease prevention program” means a process of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs adapted from tested models or interventions in order to address health issues in a social ecological cont…

20 CAR § 430-2805. Service definition for health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention. (a) “Health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention” means the facilitation of a client’s involvement in activities to: (1) Promote health and well-being; (2) Reduce isolation; and (…

20 CAR § 430-2806. Unit definition. One (1) unit is equal to one (1) activity session of related service provision.

20 CAR § 430-2807. Goal of service. The purpose of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention programs for older adults is to: (1) Maintain or enhance health and well-being; (2) Maintain or enhance self-sufficiency and personal independence; (3) Prevent isolation and dise…

20 CAR § 430-2808. Minimum standards. (a) Each provider of health promotion, wellness, or disease prevention programs must meet the following minimum standards: (1) A person qualified by work related training or experience must be designated to supervise the program; (2) Satisfac…

20 CAR § 430-2809. Eligibility. Eligibility: (1) Persons receiving billable services must be age sixty (60) or older; (2) Persons receiving billable services may be primary caregivers under age sixty (60); and (3) Other persons under sixty (60) may receive nonbillable services at…

20 CAR § 430-2810. Service activities. Service activities: (1) Client intake and casework appropriate to maintain client in the program; and (2) Collection of required data for evidence-based programs.

20 CAR § 430-2811. Access to service. The client may enter the service system at any point through appropriate referral or drop-in.

20 CAR § 430-2812. Delivery characteristics. Each client shall have a client record to indicate: (1) An application for service; (2) Documentation of service rendered; and (3) Authorization release where appropriate.

20 CAR § 430-2813. Staffing. (a) There shall be a supervisor on duty for assistance to assigned staff. (b) The staff shall be qualified to provide assistance and guidance in health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention activities. (c) There shall be an annual evaluation of …

20 CAR § 430-2901. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to ensure the delivery of legal assistance to older persons with the greatest social and economic needs and that such delivery is in accordance with the Older Americans Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3001 et seq., law and regulations.…

20 CAR § 430-2902. Scope. This subpart applies to all area agencies on aging and all providers of legal assistance funded through the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

20 CAR § 430-2903. Policy statement. (a) Each area agency on aging will allot a minimum amount of funds, as set forth in the current state plan, for the provision of legal assistance to older individuals with the greatest social and economic needs, following the Division of Aging…

20 CAR § 430-3001. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to establish administrative and service delivery standards for the Nursing Home Alternatives Program.

20 CAR § 430-3002. Scope. (a) This subpart is applicable to the Arkansas area agencies on aging and their subcontractors. (b) This subpart will apply to all area agencies on aging and all subcontractors of nursing home alternatives services.

20 CAR § 430-3003. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Area plan” means an area agency on aging plan of operation which has been approved by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services; (2) “Direct care worker” means any…

20 CAR § 430-3004. Policy statement. (a) The Nursing Home Alternatives Program provides community and home-based services which enable the elderly to sustain their independence and consequently diminish their need for institutionalization. (b) This state-funded program consists o…

20 CAR § 430-3005. Procedural requirements. (a) Responsibilities of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services: (1) Prescribe, promulgate, and enforce policies, standards, rules, and procedures governing providers of and the p…

20 CAR § 430-3006. Program administration. (a)(1) No service provider shall accept a client unless there is a reasonable expectation that the client's needs can be adequately met and services begun within the timeframe established below. (2)(A) If the client is not accepted, the …

20 CAR § 430-3007. Service provision. (a)(1) Eligibility. The client must meet the following criteria: (A) Be over sixty (60) years of age; (B) Be frail, i.e., have a physical or mental disability, including Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic b…

20 CAR § 430-3008. Monitoring. (a)(1) Service quality and service delivery are monitored at three (3) levels. (2) The Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services monitors all of the area agencies on aging and a percentage of care r…

20 CAR § 430-301. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to protect the integrity of the data collected by the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services.

20 CAR § 430-302. Scope. This subpart applies to all Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services: (1) Grantees; (2) Contractors; and (3) Subcontractors.

20 CAR § 430-303. Policy statement. (a) All grantees, contractors, and subcontractors of the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services will participate in the Aging Management Information System (MIS). (b) Services provided will …

20 CAR § 430-3101. Purpose. The purpose of this subpart is to ensure that all providers of personal emergency response systems maintain a high quality of service to all recipients and comply with all assurances and requirements which are conditions of participation in federal and…

20 CAR § 430-3102. Scope. (a) This subpart applies to all providers of personal emergency response systems which are funded wholly or in part by ElderChoices, the Medicaid Section 2176 Waiver, or other public moneys. (b) This subpart applies to all providers of personal emergency…

20 CAR § 430-3103. Definitions. As used in this subpart: (1) “Communicator” means the in-home, two-way communication equipment attached to the telephone line which receives the wireless signal from the help device and transmits it to the emergency control center; (2)(A) “Help dev…

20 CAR § 430-3104. Policy statement. (a) The personal emergency response system is an in-home, twenty-four-hour electronic alarm system that enables an elderly, infirm, or homebound individual to secure immediate help in the event of physical, emotional, or environmental emergenc…

20 CAR § 430-3105. Procedural requirements. (a) PERS provider minimum requirements are to: (1)(A) Provide service which meets the definition of PERS as set forth in 20 CAR § 430-3103. (B) PERS must be activated by voice, button, or other simple device that can be worn or attached…

20 CAR § 430-3106. Equipment specifications. (a) Home units. (1) The home equipment shall be activated by voice, button, or other simple device that can be worn or attached to the client. (2) The system shall be useable by persons who are visually impaired, physically handicapped…