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Chapter 1: Basic Standards for Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
- 1.1 Overview
- 1.2 Purpose
- 1.3 Definitions
- 1.4 Organizational Structure
- 1.5 Open Enrollment Contracts
- 1.6 Open Enrollment Postings
- 1.7 Applicants Eligibility
- 1.8 Awarded Contract
- 1.9 Renewals
- 1.10 Amendments
- 1.11 Base/Operational Grant Service Standards
- 1.12 Staff Documentation
- 1.13 Contractors Standards of Conduct
- 1.14 Insurance Coverage
- 1.15 Safe and Secure Environments
- 1.16 Physical Locations
- 1.17 Allegations or Incidents of Abuse, Exploitation or Neglect of Persons with Disabilities
- 1.18 Confidentially Consumer and Employee Information
- 1.19 Records
- 1.20 Substance Abuse
- 1.21 Consumer Orientation
- 1.22 HHSC Office of the Ombudsman
- 1.23 Client Assistance Program
- 1.24 Veterans Services
- 1.25 Termination from Program
- 1.26 Noncompliance and Performance Deficiencies
- 1.27 Require Contractor Policy and Procedures
- 1.28 Provider's Evaluation of Service Provision
- 1.29 Monitoring
Chapter 2: Program and Grant Administration Standards for Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Board of Directors
- 2.3 CIL Organization
- 2.4 CIL Grant Information
- 2.5 Financial Management
- 2.6 Personnel
- 2.7 Procurement
- 2.8 Budget Categories
- 2.9 Records Management
Chapter 3: Service Delivery
- 3.1 Required Services
- 3.2 Optional Services
- 3.3 Services to Individuals with Significant Disabilities
- 3.4 Outreach for Special Populations
- 3.5 Consumer Eligibility
- 3.6 Termination of Services
- 3.7 Independent Living Plan or Waiver
- 3.8 Consumer Service Record
- 3.9 Independent Living Goals
- 3.10 Examples of Goals and Outcomes