Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-52-.05

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 560-X-52-.05 - Qualifications Of Staff Who Will Serve As Review Team For Medical Assistance

(1) The nurse shall be a graduate of a licensed school of nursing with a current state certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN). This person shall have knowledge and training in the area of intellectual disabilities with a minimum of two (2) years' nursing experience.

(2) The social worker shall be a graduate of a four-year college with an emphasis in social work. This person shall have knowledge and training in the area of intellectual disabilities with a minimum of two (2) years' social work experience.

(3) The psychologist shall be a Ph.D. in Psychology. This person shall be a licensed psychologist with general knowledge of test instruments used for individuals with intellectual disabilities with a minimum of two (2) years' experience in psychology.

(4) Other professional disciplines which may be represented on the assessment team as necessary depending on the age, functional level, and physical disability of the clients are as follows:

(a) Special Education,

(b) Speech Pathologist,

(c) Audiologist,

(d) Physical Therapist,

(e) Optometrist,

(f) Occupational Therapist,

(g) Vocational Therapist,

(h) Recreational Specialist,

(i) Pharmacist,

(j) Doctor of Medicine,

(k) Psychiatrist, and

(l) Other skilled health professionals

Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-52-.05

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXII, Issue No. 09, June 30, 2014, eff. 7/16/2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 10, July 31, 2017, eff. 8/26/2017.

Entire chapter was repealed as per certification filed December 7, 1995; effective January 11, 1996.

Author: Samantha McLeod, Associate Director, Long Term Care Specialized Waiver Programs

Statutory Authority: Social Security Act §1915(c); 42 C.F.R. Section 441, Subpart G-Home and Community-Based Services: Waiver Requirements.