Regulation .17 Specific Conditions for Participation — Behavior Consultation Services.
Regulation .17 Specific Conditions for Participation — Behavior Consultation Services.LinkCopy Citation
To participate in the ICS Program as a provider of behavior consultation services, as specified in Regulation .34 of this chapter, a provider shall:
A.
Be:
(1)
A health services agency that:
(a)
Employs a qualified individual or individuals to render behavior consultation services; and
(b)
Assures supervision of, or consultation to, the individual rendering behavior consultation services by a licensed mental health professional or by a bachelor's level nurse with 4 years of experience in psychogeriatrics or with an appropriate graduate degree; or
(2)
An individual who is:
(a)
Qualified to render behavior consultation services; and
(b)
Licensed to practice independently;
B.
Assure that the individual who renders behavior consultation services:
(1)
Is a licensed Registered nurse; Psychologist; or Clinical social worker; and
(2)
Has:
(a)
Experience in psychogeriatrics;
(b)
Direct experience working with elderly individuals with dementia or behavioral problems; and
(c)
Demonstrated ability to perform assessments; and
C.
Assure response within 24 hours to a referral from a participant's case manager for behavior consultation services.