What scope of services is the paraprofessional capable to perform?
450:18-1-2 contains the definition for “paraprofessional.” The term is then only used within the standards in 450:18-13-81, related to non-medical detoxification services. That standard stipulates “Non-medical detoxification shall be provided . . . with trained paraprofessionals . . .” and ” . . . The staff members assigned shall be knowledgeable about the physical signs of withdrawal, the taking of vital signs, the implication of those vital signs, and emergency procedures, who are trained and competent to implement physician-approved protocols for consumer observation and supervision, determination of appropriate level of care, and facilitation of the consumer’s transition to continuing care . . . “The staff shall be knowledgeable regarding facility-required education, evidenced based practices, training, and policies . ” Based on the definition and the reference in 450:18-13-81, the scope should be limited to the items specifically listed in this sections (3) (A) and (3) (B) in this
