Online Learning https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html What is the central premise of the Positive Supports Rule (Minnesota Rule 9544)? Under the Positive Supports Rule, restraint may be used as a planned consequence for a specific behavior if it is documented in the support plan. Which of the following is a prohibited procedure under Minnesota Rule 9544? A DSP may independently decide to restrict an individual’s rights if they believe it is necessary for safety. Which stage of the escalation cycle is the most effective point for DSP intervention to prevent a crisis? Emergency Use of Manual Restraint (EUMR) may be used when an individual’s behavior is disruptive, even if there is no imminent risk of physical harm. What must a DSP do IMMEDIATELY after using emergency manual restraint? The Abuse Prevention Plan required under 245D must be developed prior to or upon initiating services for each individual. Which of the following best describes a ‘setting event’ in behavioral support? Under the PSR, staff must participate in a debriefing within 24 hours following any use of emergency manual restraint. Under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act, which of the following individuals qualifies as a vulnerable adult? True or False: Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult is a form of maltreatment that must be reported under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act. Which of the following is the 24-hour statewide reporting line for vulnerable adult maltreatment in Minnesota? True or False: A DSP may delay making a mandated report of vulnerable adult maltreatment until they have gathered more evidence. Which of the following behaviors by a DSP could constitute financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult? True or False: A DSP who suspects maltreatment by a coworker should only report internally and wait for the organization to investigate before contacting outside authorities. Which of the following is an example of emotional abuse of a vulnerable adult? True or False: Good-faith reporters of vulnerable adult maltreatment in Minnesota are protected from civil and criminal liability even if the report is not confirmed. What should a DSP do if a vulnerable adult directly discloses to them that they have been maltreated? True or False: Self-neglect — when a vulnerable adult engages in seriously self-harmful behavior due to lack of capacity — may require a mandated report under the Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act. What is the maximum number of consecutive hours of IHS with Training that may be delivered in a single service block? What is the maximum total number of IHS with Training hours allowed per person, per day, across all providers? Which of the following services is NOT subject to the 3-consecutive-hour or 6-hour daily limits under this policy? A DSP clocks in at 8:00 AM for IHS with Training. Under the new policy, what is the latest they may bill IHS with Training in that first service block without a break? What must occur before a new IHS with Training billing block may begin after three consecutive hours? A DSP remains in the client’s home between service blocks but continues talking with the client and documenting activities. Does this constitute a valid service break? The 6-hour daily maximum for IHS with Training is counted per: A client receives 4 hours of IHS with Training from one DSP and 3 hours from a second DSP on the same day. Is this compliant? A client receives 5 hours of IHS with Training and 4 hours of respite care on the same day. How many hours count toward the IHS with Training daily cap? What must a DSP do in EVV when a second IHS with Training block is authorized on the same day? Under this policy, claims for IHS with Training that exceed the hour limits will be: What is the legal authority for the service hour limits in this policy? Which four waiver programs are affected by the CMS-approved amendments that triggered this policy? What should a supervisor do if they see a DSP’s EVV entry for IHS with Training that approaches or exceeds 3 consecutive hours? If a client’s assessed needs require more than 6 hours of daily direct support, what is the appropriate response? A scheduler is building a shift for a client who needs IHS with Training from 9 AM to 3 PM — six hours. How should the shift be structured? True or False: A DSP providing IHS without Training on the same day as IHS with Training must count the IHS without Training hours toward the 6-hour daily cap. When must staff receive training on policy BM-POL-IHS-2026-01? What are the four content areas this policy requires training to cover? Which of the following is a potential consequence of systematic non-compliance with this policy? What does ‘recoupment’ mean in the context of this policy? A DSP is delivering IHS with Training and notices they are approaching the 3-hour mark. The client still needs support. What should the DSP do? An existing service agreement for a client authorizes 8 hours of IHS with Training per day. What must Bella Mente do? True or False: The 6-hour daily cap for IHS with Training resets if a different DSP takes over the shift partway through the day. Home What system will enforce IHS with Training billing limits once activated by DHS? Under this policy, who is responsible for monitoring weekly EVV reports for IHS with Training entries that approach or exceed 3 consecutive hours? IHS with Family Training is different from IHS with Training in that it: A DSP clocks out of IHS with Training at 11:00 AM, takes a 20-minute break, then clocks back in for a second IHS with Training block at 11:20 AM. Is this compliant? Blog