Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 264 - CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES OPTION
Subchapter C - ENROLLMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCIES (FMSAS)
Section 264.307 - Initial Orientation of an Employer

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 264.307

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) An FMSA must conduct an initial face-to-face orientation with the employer, and the DR if applicable, in the residence of the individual, in which the FMSA:

(1) explains to the employer and DR the roles, rules, and responsibilities that apply to an employer, service provider, FMSA, and state agencies, including:

(A) the employer budget based on the authorized service plan;

(B) the hiring process, including documents and forms to be completed for new employees; and

(2) reviews with and gives the employer and DR a printed document that clearly states the FMSA's:

(A) normal hours of operation;

(B) key persons to contact with issues or questions and how to contact these persons; and

(3) reviews with the employer and DR, HHSC Form 1735, Employer and Financial Management Services Agency Service Agreement, and the applicable Service Provision Requirements Addendum to the form, emphasizing rule and policy requirements of the individual's program, including:

(A) service definitions;

(B) service provider qualifications;

(D) training requirements for service providers;

(E) program staff who will be reviewing the employer's records; and

(F) if applicable, nursing requirements as described on HHSC Form 1747;

(4) reviews with and gives to the employer and DR a printed or an electronic document that describes how to report an allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the individual to DFPS as described in § 41.701(a)(1)(A) or (B) of this chapter (relating to Reporting Allegations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of an Individual); and

(5) educates the employer and DR about protecting the individual from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

(b) The FMSA must provide to the employer or DR a printed or an electronic copy of the HHSC Consumer Directed Services (CDS) Option Employer Manual.

(c) The FMSA and employer must complete HHSC Form 1736, Documentation of Employer Orientation, upon conclusion of the orientation.

(d) The FMSA must sign and date a completed HHSC Form 1735 signed and dated by the employer before initiation of the CDS option.

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