Direct Care Worker (Dcw) Training and Testing Program - Year One Audit Tool - Arizona

Direct Care Worker (Dcw) Training and Year One Audit Tool is a legal document that was released by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System - a government authority operating within Arizona.

FAQ

Q: What is the Direct Care Worker (Dcw) Training and Testing Program?
A: The Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program is a program in Arizona designed to train and test individuals working in direct care roles.

Q: What is the Year One Audit Tool?
A: The Year One Audit Tool is a tool used to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program in its first year.

Q: Who is responsible for conducting the Year One Audit?
A: The Year One Audit is conducted by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Division of Licensing Services.

Q: What does the Year One Audit assess?
A: The Year One Audit assesses the compliance of training programs with the requirements set forth in the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program rules and statutes.

Q: What are the objectives of the Year One Audit?
A: The objectives of the Year One Audit are to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program, identify training program strengths and areas for improvement, and assess the impact of the program on the quality of care provided to direct care recipients.

Q: What areas does the Year One Audit cover?
A: The Year One Audit covers areas such as program administration, curriculum content, instructor qualifications, and testing procedures.

Q: What happens if a training program fails the Year One Audit?
A: If a training program fails the Year One Audit, they will be required to submit a corrective action plan and undergo additional monitoring to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Q: What happens if a training program passes the Year One Audit?
A: If a training program passes the Year One Audit, they will continue to be eligible to train and test direct care workers in Arizona.

Q: What is the purpose of the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program?
A: The purpose of the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program is to ensure that individuals working in direct care roles have the necessary knowledge and skills to provide quality care to vulnerable populations.