Updated Integrated Settings Requirements

Settings Requirements

Did you know that all Home and Community Based Services must be delivered in integrated settings?  DDA providers must be aware of the requirements to deliver services that are compliant with the rules. These rules align with DDA’s Guiding Values that have been in place for many years.

We have new resources since our last message.

New videos!

Overview Video: This video explains why and where the HCBS Settings Rules are in place.

What to Expect Video: This video explains what a client can expect from your service providers. 

Modifications Video: This video explains what must happen for any changes to be made to a client’s rights under the Settings Rules.

Click this link to view the entire video series.

New brochures!

• DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Setting Rules for Clients (available in multiple languages.)
• DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Providers.
• Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Children Residing in DDA Children’s Residential Settings.

Resources

• Online training for providers:
  • Training link.
  • The training is approximately 30 minutes.
  • For residential services providers: Course Name: Integrated Settings; CEUs: 1 hour Course Code: CE2337330. Provider trainers can issue certificates following accountability conversations with employees.
• Residential Providers:
  • self-assessment tool (optional.)
  • individual assessment tool (optional.)

• Have questions?

  • Contact us with your questions.