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HF 551 House Long Description

hf551SECOND ENGROSSMENTHuman Services Licensing Act background study and other provisions +modified, foster care license capacity expanded, mental retardation provisions +modified, and tribal management of elderly waivers provided.ARTICLE 1�DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES LICENSINGSection 1: Background study requirements modified.Sec. 2: Reconsideration of disqualification procedures modified.Sec. 3: Regulatory methods modified.Sec. 4: Adult foster care license capacity expanded.Sec. 5: Adult foster care variance for alternate overnight +supervision modified.Sec. 6: Relationship to other standards governing services for +persons with mental retardation or related conditions modified.Sec. 7: Continuity of care provided.Sec. 8: Technical language added.Sec. 9: Risk management plan required.Sec. 10: Progress review regulations modified.Sec. 11: Staff training requirements clarified.Sec. 12: Availability of current written policies and procedures +clarified.Sec. 13: Technical.ARTICLE 2�CONTINUING CARESection 1: Relocation targeted case management provider +qualifications modified.Sec. 2: Related term definitions modified.Sec. 3: Provider entity standards modified.Sec. 4: Qualifications of provider staff modified.Sec. 5: Required training and supervision requirements clarified.Sec. 6: Diagnostic assessment procedures modified.Sec. 7: Technical reference added.Sec. 8: "Responsible party" definition modified.Sec. 9: Personal care assistant services modified.Sec. 10: Flexible use of personal care assistant hours regulations +modified.Sec. 11: Preadmission screening of individuals under 65 years of age requirement clarified.Sec. 12: Tribal management of elderly waiver provided.Sec. 13: Resident notice regulations modified.ARTICLE 3�MISCELLANEOUSSection 1: Designation of areas to receive metropolitan rates +provided.Sec. 2: Medical assistance for mental health services provided in +out-of-home placement settings.Sec. 3: Assessment of a doula services health benefit mandate +provided.AE