12/05/2022
Job Title- Qualified Professional
Qualified professional (QP): A professional providing training, supervision and evaluation of personal care assistance services and staff.
Position summary-
-The qualified professional develops the care plan, using the assessment as a foundation.
-The QP trains, evaluates and oversees the individual personal care assistants.
-QPs must pass a background study and complete training before enrolling as a Minnesota Health Care Programs provider.
A QP must be one of the following:
* Registered nurse as defined in Minn. Stat. §148.171 to 148.285
* Licensed social worker as defined in Minn. Stat. §148E.010and Minn. Stat. §148E.055
* Mental health professional as defined in Minn. Stat. §245.462, subd.18, or Minn. Stat. §245.4871, subd. 27
* Qualified developmental disabilities specialist Minn. Stat. §245D.081, Subd 2(b).
A QP must meet the following requirements:
* Above definition of QP
* Clear a criminal background study before providing services
* Complete required training within six months of hire