(1) Remote support is supervision, coaching, and consultation from a contracted remote support provider to a waiver participant from a distant location.
(2) The provider uses HIPAA-compliant technology and secure data storage to support the waiver participant to increase their independence and safety in their home and community when not engaged in other DDA-paid services or informal supports.
(3) Remote support includes equipment as needed to deliver the supervision, coaching, and consultation. Equipment may include one or more of the following components:
(a) Motion-sensing system;
(b) Radio frequency identification;
(c) Video calling via assistive technology;
(d) Live audio feed; and
(e) Web-based monitoring systems.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
71A.12.030,
71A.12.120, and 42 C.F.R. 441.301 (c)(6). WSR 23-18-035, § 388-845-0945, filed 8/29/23, effective 9/29/23.]