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(A) Only a person who is certified by ODA may perform a consultation.
(B) ODA shall only certify a person to perform a consultation who is currently an employee of ODA’s designee and who meets at least one of the following criteria:
(1) The person possesses a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code, a valid license to practice as a licensed social worker in accordance with Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code, a valid license to practice as a licensed professional counselor in accordance with Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code, or a valid license to perform in a related profession upon approval by ODA;
(2) The person possesses a bachelor of arts degree or a bachelor of science degree and also possesses at least one year of experience in the following:
(a) Providing individuals with information about options available to meet long-term care needs or providing individuals with related information such as that which is provided through information and referral, information and assistance; or,
(b) Managed care experience or other such health care experience related to the long-term care needs of the individual.
(3) The person possesses at least three years of experience in the following:
(a) Providing individuals with information about options available to meet long-term care needs or providing individuals with related information such as that which is provided through information and referral, information and assistance; or,
(b) Managed care experience or other such health care experience related to the long-term care needs of the individual.
(C) ODA shall only certify a person who meets the following conditions to perform an in-person consultation that includes an assessment of the individual’s functional capabilities, any portion of a required PASRR determination in accordance with rule 5101:3-3-15.1 or 5101:3-3-15.2 of the Administrative Code, or any portion of a LOC review in accordance with rule 5101:3-3-15 of the Administrative Code:
(1) A person who meets the requirements of paragraph (B) of this rule; and,
(2) A person who possesses at least a valid license to practice as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code, a valid license to practice as a licensed social worker in accordance with Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code, or a valid license to practice as a counselor in accordance with Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code.
(D) ODA shall provide to its designee the date the person is certified. Once certified, a person shall successfully complete fifteen clock hours of professional development every two years beginning with the date of certification. The professional development curriculum shall transmit knowledge relevant to the duties involved in providing a consultation.
(E) If, at any time, the certified person no longer meets the requirements of this rule, the person shall not perform another consultation until compliance with this rule is re-established.
(F) For each certified individual, ODA’s designee shall track and keep records demonstrating that the requirements of this rule are met.
(G) ODA’s designee shall train and orient each certified individual. Training and orientation shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) Local availability of publicly-financed and privately-financed long-term care options, programs, services, and benefits;
(2) Factors to consider when choosing among available options; and,
(3) Opportunities and methods for individuals to maximize independence and self-reliance.
Effective: 06/30/2007
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 06/30/2011
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 173.02, 173.43
Rule Amplifies: 173.43