Conducting Surveys. Prior to conducting any surveys, the Contractor shall obtain the required permits and authorizations pursuant to the applicable laws.
Conducting Surveys. DPHE shall conduct a Certification Survey for HCBS Medicaid providers in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, the approved HCBS waiver, and/or any other governing policies and procedures. DPHE shall conduct surveys of sufficient scope, duration, and frequency to determine that HCBS Medicaid providers specified in this agreement have met necessary federal and state regulatory requirements, and the approved waiver requirements.
Conducting Surveys. Seventeen percent of the agreements with safety and health provisions have procedures for the con- duct of safety and health surveys. Typically, the surveys in- volve screening for various health or safety conditions, such as surveys of employee hearing as part of a noise abatement program. These provisions are somewhat different from those having to do with safety testing, chiefly because the surveys involve all the employees in a work area. For example, a study of the detrimental effect of noise emanating from a machine may necessitate a hearing survey of all the employees working in the area nearby the machine. Working alone or in a confined space. Working alone can be a safety or health issue in certain situations. The safety con- cerns of working alone are apparent in situations that involve tasks that require two or more persons, such as heavy lifting or positioning of supporting equipment—for example, work on high ladders. More recently, another safety issue in work- ing alone is the threat of workplace violence. Concerns arise regarding employees who are working alone at night in deso- late areas. Other safety concerns related to working alone may exist when an employee is working in a cramped or confined area with the potential risk of becoming lodged within the area. Another significant health issues arises with regard to those working alone and handling toxic substances, who may be- come asphyxiated from fumes given off by those substances. Nine percent of the agreements with safety and health pro- visions have clauses that either restrict the conditions under which employees can work alone or provide a procedure for employees to request assistance as they deem necessary. Some agreements prohibit employees from working certain hours of the day, such as before sunrise or after sunset. Some contracts also prohibit employees from working alone when using hazardous chemicals or solvents that can render them unconscious. A number of agreements address the problem of working alone by having procedures for employees to re- quest assistance when working alone on specific tasks, such as welding or burning operations or loading or unloading ma- terials. Some agreements prohibit employees from working alone when they believe that their personal safety will be at risk by doing so and it is reasonable to conclude that a person working alone is in fact at such risk. These prohibitions also include working in tight or cramped spaces in which an em- ployee can ...
Conducting Surveys. We may use the information gathered in the surveys to enhance and personalize our products, services, and websites.
Conducting Surveys. DPHE shall conduct a Certification Survey for HCBS Medicaid providers in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, the approved HCBS waiver, and/or any other governing policies and procedures. DPHE shall conduct surveys of sufficient scope, duration, and frequency to determine that HCBS Medicaid providers specified in this agreement have met necessary federal and state regulatory requirements, and the approved waiver requirements. As well, an updated C&T will be shared with the Agency contact for purposes of maintaining Medicaid enrollment credentialing with HCPF and/or its Fiscal Agent to ensure provider payment.
Conducting Surveys. DPHE shall conduct a Certification Survey for Medicaid providers in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and/or procedures. DPHE shall conduct surveys of sufficient scope, duration, and frequency to determine that Medicaid providers specified in this agreement have met necessary federal and state regulatory requirements.
