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interviewing, hiring, supervising, evaluating and terminating attendant(s)/aide(s). The orientation will also address wages, benefits, and the payment schedule. There will also be a consumer handbook devised that will contain employer reference materials. The handbook will be given at the orientation visit. The attendant(s)/aide(s) will receive an orientation to the philosophy of consumer directed service delivery. The attendant(s)/aide(s) will receive specific training on the employer/employee relationship they will have with the consumer, the purpose of the service plan agreed upon and completed by the consumer and attendant/aide, applicable employment forms, timesheets, and payment schedule. It will also be explained to the attendant/aide that it is required they demonstrate competence to perform the tasks assigned by the consumer in a manner to assure health, safety and communication. 9. FIELD TEST EXISTING MATERIALS, SAMPLES PROVIDED OR NEW MATERIALS The current CAP/DA Assessment, along with a Self-Assessment to be developed, will be used to identify individual needs. The CAP/DA Plan of Care will be used to track services provided to the client and assure that services are provided within the cost limits established by DMA. The current monitoring form in use will serve to readily identify problems, but still encourage consumer direction. Other needed forms will include a consumer bill of rights, an agreement which clearly delineates the roles of care advisor, consumer, and attendant/aide. Current forms to be modified for consumer use include task sheets, in-home aide service plans, and time sheets. We will also be glad to test any sample forms developed by the Consumer-Directed Services Workgroup. 10. TIMELINE A projected timeline of activities for the 14-month period of the CDS demonstration is attached. DMA is pursuing a Medicaid waiver to incorporate consumer-directed services for people who receive CAP/DA. Depending on when the Medicaid waiver is received, our timeline may be affected. (See Attachment A) 11. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE CAPACITY Financial Management services will be handled through a partnership with Good Health Services, Inc. (GHS). GHS currently contracts with the Cabarrus County DSS In-Home Aide program to provide certified and non-certified nursing assistants for the In-Home Aide program. GHS is responsible for all human resources and payroll functions for the program. Under CDS, GHS would act as the fiscal agent on behalf of the consumers. The consumer would make all employment decisions and approve the attendant(s)/aide's timesheet. GHS would ensure that all bookkeeping and payroll functions are completed. l0 2:7-5