Rule 3304-2-53.1 | Qualifications for personal assistance service suppliers.
(A) Definitions.
(1) Personal assistance services supplier means an individual or entity providing services to help a person who has a severe physical disability perform the activities of daily living.
(2) Confidential personal information (CPI) includes, but is not limited to: Individual's full name, address, social security number, copies of identification, i.e., driver's license, disability/medical history, or any combination of information that could potentially identify a specific individual.
(B) OOD shall not purchase or reimburse any services from any personal assistance services supplier that does not meet the requirements pertaining to provider staff qualifications and background checks in paragraph (H)(10) of rule 3304-2-53 of the Administrative Code.
(C) The supplier shall provide OOD with a copy of their FBI/BCI criminal record check, which provides information on the supplier's criminal history.
(D) Annual background checks on all personal assistance service suppliers working with OOD participants shall be provided to OOD. OOD shall maintain written/electronic verification of all background checks on file.
(E) Suppliers shall protect confidential personal information (CPI) of all program participants it serves.
(F) The executive director of OOD may waive any paragraph or paragraphs of this rule, if necessary, to appropriately serve individuals with disabilities.
(G) This rule is designed to implement the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, 29 U.S.C. 32, and resulting regulations.
Last updated July 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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