DODD Services

Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

1. Service Overview

Care Star Home Care LLC provides comprehensive home health care services to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring person-centered support that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

• 2. Target Population

  Services are provided to individuals who:
  • Have a diagnosed developmental disability
  • Are eligible for DODD services
  • Require assistance with activities of daily living
  • Need medical monitoring or skilled nursing care
  • Have been approved for home and community-based services

• 1. Core Services

  3.1 Skilled Nursing Services

  • Health assessment and monitoring
  • Medication administration and management
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Catheter care and maintenance
  • Feeding tube management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Health education and training
  • Documentation of medical conditions and changes

  3.2 Personal Care Services

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Feeding and meal assistance
  • Mobility assistance and transfers
  • Positioning and range of motion exercises
  • Grooming and dressing support

  3.3 Behavioral Support

  • Implementation of behavior support plans
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Positive behavior support strategies
  • Documentation of behavioral incidents
  • Collaboration with behavioral health professionals

  3.4 Health Monitoring

  • Regular health assessments
  • Monitoring of chronic conditions
  • Early identification of health changes
  • Coordination with healthcare providers
  • Maintenance of health records
  • Implementation of healthcare plans

• 4. Specialized Services

  4.1 Therapeutic Support

  • Implementation of therapy plans (PT, OT, Speech)
  • Exercise programs assistance
  • Communication support
  • Adaptive equipment usage
  • Sensory integration activities

• 5. Service Coordination

  5.1 Care Planning

  • Development of individualized service plans
  • Regular plan reviews and updates
  • Goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Family/guardian involvement
  • Team meeting participation

  5.2 Documentation Requirements

  • Daily progress notes
  • Medication administration records
  • Incident reports
  • Health status changes
  • Behavioral documentation
  • Service delivery verification
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  6. Quality Assurance

  6.1 Staff Requirements

  • Licensed nursing supervision
  • Certified home health aides
  • Ongoing training and education
  • Background checks
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • DODD-specific training requirements

  6.2 Quality Monitoring

  • Regular service plan reviews
  • Outcome measurements
  • Client satisfaction surveys
  • Incident review and analysis
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Performance improvement plans

• 7. Safety and Emergency Procedures

  • Emergency response protocols
  • On-call support availability
  • Emergency contact procedures
  • Incident reporting requirements
  • Natural disaster procedures
  • Medical emergency protocols

• 8. Regulatory Compliance

  • DODD regulations adherence
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Medicaid documentation requirements
  • Staff certification maintenance
  • Licensing requirements
  • Quality assurance standards

• 9. Service Limitations

  • Services must be prescribed by a physician
  • Prior authorization requirements
  • Service hour limitations
  • Non-covered services
  • Geographic service area
  • Staff qualification requirements

• 10. References

  • State DODD regulations
  • Medicaid service definitions
  • Agency policies and procedures
  • Professional practice standards
  • Healthcare guidelines
  • Quality assurance standards

This service scope is subject to regular review and updates to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.