DDRS Waiver Manual
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Documentation Standards<br />
SFC Services documentation must include:<br />
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Written policies and procedures, including for screening and accepting family caregivers/foster<br />
parents<br />
Maintain financial and service records to document services provided to the participant<br />
Document provision of training to family caregivers according to agency policies/procedures<br />
Reimbursement of family caregiver/foster parent<br />
One entry per participant per week<br />
As applicable, monthly/quarterly reports must be uploaded to Advocare by the chosen service provider on or<br />
before the fifteenth day of the following month<br />
Documentation by Families<br />
Under SFC services, families must provide the following documentation:<br />
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One dated entry per day detailing an issue concerning the participant<br />
The entry should detail any outcome-oriented activities, tying those into measurable progress toward<br />
the participant’s outcome (as identified in the ISP)<br />
The entry should also include any significant issues concerning the individual, including<br />
Health and safety management<br />
Intellectual/developmental challenges and experiences aimed at increasing an participant’s ability to<br />
live a lifestyle that is compatible with the participant’s interest and abilities<br />
Modification or improvement of functional skills<br />
Guidance and direction for social/emotional support<br />
Facilitation of both the physical and social integration of an participant into typical family routines and<br />
rhythms<br />
Limitations<br />
The following limitations apply to Structured Family Caregiving services:<br />
Separate payment will not be made for homemaker or chore services furnished to an individual<br />
receiving SFC because these services are integral to and inherent in the provision of SFC services.<br />
Activities Not Allowed<br />
SFC services will not be provided to household members other than to the waiver participants.<br />
Reimbursement is not available through SFC in the following circumstances:<br />
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Services provided by a caregiver who is the spouse of the participant or the parent of the minor<br />
participant.<br />
The service of Residential Habilitation and Supports (whether paid hourly or daily) is not available to<br />
participants receiving SFC services.<br />
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