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016.06.85-203.400. Readiness Review

AR ADC 016.06.85-203.400Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: November 1, 2023

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 06. Division of Medical Services
Rule 85. Life360 Homes Provider Manual
Section 203.000. Application and Approval Process
Effective: November 1, 2023
Ark. Admin. Code 016.06.85-203.400
016.06.85-203.400. Readiness Review
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After approval of the application and completion of the startup phase, a readiness review will be conducted by DMS or its contractor to determine the selected applicant's readiness to fully implement the Life360 program. Readiness review will include an onsite visit to each location. Each selected applicant will demonstrate that it is operationally ready to fulfill all Life360 requirements including:
A. Having the ability to submit enrollment requests to DHS and accept results of client eligibility verification
B. Having the ability to report required data to DMS in the format requested
C. Having an HRSN screening tool and the necessary staff training to administer it, a platform for capturing results, and a process for linking clients to resources
D. Providing any other client assessment tools to be used by the program
E. Having a person-centered action plan (PCAP) template and plan for updating the PCAP regularly, at a minimum annually
F. Having adequate program staff and appropriate staff training
G. Having fully executed community partner agreements
H. Having a referral network, agreements, and a process for accepting and transferring protected health information
I. Demonstrating that the Life360 and its partners have a communication, outreach, and referral plan
J. Having fund controls to correctly submit payment for Life360 funding that is separate from medical services paid for by Medicaid, Medicare, other insurance, and any other third-party payer
K. Having an operational acute crisis bed(s), for Rural Life360 only
DMS will schedule the readiness review within five (5) business days after being notified by the selected applicant that it is ready to complete the review. DMS will complete readiness review and provide the outcome of the review in writing within a specified timeframe of the onsite visit. Following the completion of the readiness review, DMS will either:
A. Enroll the hospital as a Life360 provider, enter into the Life360 HOME agreement, and release the second installment of startup funds;
B. Release all or a portion of the second installment of startup funds and provide in writing a list of deficiencies and the timeframe by which the deficiencies must be addressed for the hospital to demonstrate readiness; or
C. Deny enrollment as a Life360 for failure to successfully complete readiness review.

Credits

Adopted Nov. 1, 2023.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.06.85-203.400, AR ADC 016.06.85-203.400
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