Qualified Professionals (QPs)
Qualified professionals supervise PCA services. The qualified professional develops the care plan, using the assessment as a foundation. The QP trains, evaluates, and oversees the individual personal care assistants. Only certain professionals can be QPs. QPs must pass a background study and complete training before enrolling as a Minnesota Health Care Programs provider.
Qualified Professionals May Be:
Registered Nurses
(RN)Licensed Social Workers
(LCSW)Mental Health Professionals
(MHP)Qualified Developmental Disabilities Specialists
(QDDS)Compensation & Pay Structure
Hourly Rate
$20 – $45
per hour per QP
DC/DM Tasks
Per Visit
$45.00
per client visit
Includes Intakes, Annual Reviews, etc. for both PCA and 245D clients
Supervisory
$35.00
per client visit
Supervisory Visits, Training, etc. for both PCA and 245D clients
Per Call
$20.00
per phone call
Service verification phone call
Stipend
$20.00
cell phone stipend
Every time a QP time report is submitted