Section 210-RICR-50-10-2.14 - PCA RegistryA. A registry of qualified caregivers shall be posted by EOHHS from information validated by the Fiscal Intermediary. Listed on the registry are the PCAs who have completed training and screening requirements and are available to provide services. The registry does not contain personally identifiable information, but rather details regarding gender, experience, additional certifications, languages spoken, town of origin, distance willing to travel, days and hours available to work, smoking habits, allergies, willingness to be called for emergency visits, and a free form self-description.1. Individuals working as PCAs are not required to join the registry, for example when the PCA is only interested in working for one (1) dedicated participant. PCAs will only be listed if they have expressed interest to EOHHS to be listed.2. PCAs who are trained by the participant are not listed in the registry and cannot work for other participants through the registry unless they complete mandatory orientation and training and certifications. No accommodations are made to list provisional providers on State registries/website.3. PCAs may self-initiate entry into the registry. Information posted on the registry is validated by the Fiscal Intermediary.4. Participants may use the registry to find and hire PCAs.5. The frequency of updates to the registry is dependent on the availability of qualifying PCAs.6. No participant information is listed on the registry.210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-50-10-2.14
Adopted effective 2/12/2024