- (a) Personal assistance shall be provided under the direction of a supervisor who is a qualified professional.
- (b) When a specific client's disability is different than that for which the supervisor is trained, the personal assistance employee shall have access to consultation from a qualified professional who is trained in a discipline related to the client's needs.
(c) Individuals who are employed to provide personal assistance shall have:
- (1) at least a high‑school diploma or its equivalent; and
- (2) training regarding the needs of the specific client for whom assistance will be provided.
- (d) Individuals employed to provide personal assistance shall be specifically informed in each personal assistance arrangement regarding safety precautions and 24‑hour emergency procedures.
History Note: Authority G.S. 143B‑147;
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.