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2) The agency will develop an on-going training curriculum for the consumer to review when needed, including how to deal with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, managing, training, evaluating and dismissing an attendant/aide. 3) The consumer will be advised of the right to set the schedule of the attendant/aide, establish the wages of the attendant/aide, and instruct the attendant/aide of the tasks to be provided 4) The consumer will be given information about fiscal activities and an opportunity to ask questions about their role in this area. 5) The CAP/DA budget constraints will be reviewed to assure the consumer understands how choices made may affect other needed supplies and services. 6) The consumer will be informed of what constitutes adequate health, safety and well being in relation to the services established by the consumer. 7) The consumer will have the opportunity to have their chosen attendant(s)/aide(s) participate in an orientation given by the lead agency and financial management entity. 8) The consumer will be given the criteria below, which must be followed in selecting an attendant/aide. The attendant/aide must: · Be a US citizen or legal alien and have a valid Social Security Number · Be 18 years of age or older · Be able to communicate with the consumer · Sign an agreement with the consumer detailing tasks, days, and number of hours to be provided · Submit to a criminal background check · Obtain a Health Services card from the health department if requested · Not be a spouse or legally responsible guardian, such as a court appointed guardian 9) The consumer will be informed that a family member, friend, or neighbor may be hired to perform personal care tasks without the individual being required to meet a pre-determined set of requirements. The consumer will be responsible for training the individual to meet their needs. 10) The consumer will be given the opportunity to select a representative/surrogate to assist with some or all of the decision-making/training. ~ 11) The consumer will be advised that the representative/surrogate may not be paid to perform tasks for the consumer. 12) The agency will develop a monitoring system that will encourage consumer participation, but readily identify problems. 13) The agency will develop a consumer bill of rights. Both the consumer and the attendant/aide will be advised of their rights and responsibilities in view of their participation in the pilot project. 14) The consumer will be advised of their right to return to the traditional CAP/DA model at any time if not satisfied with directing their own care. 8. DELIVERY Outreach Outreach will be accomplished by: · Advertisements in the two local newspapers serving Cabarrus County · Interview on county public service television station