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Pa. Code 5320.21

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Contracted services

Jurisdiction: PA Agency: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (OMHSAS) and Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
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This section requires Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR) providers to have written agreements with any outside sources furnishing services to residents, ensuring those agreements specify responsibilities, scope, cost, and nature of services. The LTSR provider remains accountable for ensuring all contracted or subcontracted services meet the standards set forth in Chapter 5320, regardless of whether services are delivered by a third party.

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55 Pa. Code § 5320.21 - Contracted services 

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To meet the needs of residents, some services are
 provided under agreements with outside sources. The provider shall have a
 written agreement with each outside source to furnish the necessary services as
 stipulated by the County Administrator/Provider Letter of Agreement. The
 provider is responsible for upholding service stipulations contained in the
 Letter of Agreement between the county administrator and the provider, even if
 the provider subcontracts for that service. The LTSR provider agreement with
 outside providers shall do the following:

(1)
 Set forth the responsibilities,
 functions, objectives, scope, cost and nature of the service and other terms
 agreed to by both parties.

(2)

 Contain a statement that the LTSR recognizes that it is responsible for
 ensuring that the contracted services meet the standards specified in this
 chapter.

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 Pa. Code §
 
5320.21

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