How is the expedited certification process different from the old provisional certification process?
Similar but different. The revised rules give the specific actions that must be completed PRIOR to issuing a certificate. The new expedited Certificate of Approval process provides workers with very clear requirements. The care giver is considered to be fully certified with a 90 day certificate. In additional to general requirements prior to issuing a 90 day certificate the certifier must have face to face contact with all members of the household; if this is not possible the certifier must get supervisory approval to delay the completion of this task for one week. Written District Manager approval must be obtained when an applicant for a child specific Certificate of Approval applies through an office other than the office in the county in which the family resides.
