AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Feb. 6, 2024
To: People who use personal care assistance (PCA), their families, PCA provider agencies and other interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce a change to the qualified professional (QP) remote visit policy
Effective: Immediately
Contact: hcsd.dhs@state.mn.us

Update to PCA remote QP supervision policy for certain populations

DHS updated PCA policy to reflect a recent change in statute about remote QP visits.

The QP may conduct the required supervision remotely for a person with chronic health conditions or a severely compromised immune system when:

1. The person requests a determination from their primary health care provider.

2. The primary health care provider determines remote supervision is appropriate.

3. The primary health care provider documents their determination of need for remote supervision.

4. The PCA provider agency retains copies of the primary health care provider’s documents with all copies of the person’s care plan.

The QP must still conduct the initial visit in person or complete the PCA care plan in person.

This change does not affect the policy for remote QP visits for other people using PCA.

For more information, refer to PCA Manual – QP services.

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