Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 481 - COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Chapter 1 - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Section 481-1-003 - ELIGIBILE ENTITY REQUIREMENTS

003.01 NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. An eligible entity must not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age. The eligible entity must make known that use of the facilities and services are available to all on a nondiscriminatory basis. The eligible entity must have procedures to make known their policy of nondiscrimination. Eligible entities and recipients must also adopt procedures, which must be made available to interested persons, that contain information concerning the location of services and facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities.

003.02.CONFIDENTIALITY. All eligible entities must adopt written policies to protect the confidentiality of all persons served. Confidentiality policies regarding persons served must be framed in the best interests of the client, and must include disclosure to the client of any potential sharing of information.

003.03 ACCESS TO RECORDS. All eligible entities must adopt written policies that identify those records which are available to the public, those records which are not available to the public, and the conditions under which records may be made available. The Department's intent is that information regarding the eligible entity's policies, financial operations, and operating effectiveness must be available to the public under reasonable conditions.

003.04 APPEALS PROCESS. All eligible entities must have a written appeals process through which clients or potential clients may appeal denials of service or improper provision of service. The appeals process should extend at least to the eligible entity's governing board