Division of Intellectual Disabilities Services
Debra Payne, Interim Deputy Commissioner

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Versions

There are two versions of the Provider Manual; one is titled Navigate and the other Key Word Search and Print. The Navigate Version allows you to travel and view throughout the manual. The Key Word Search and Print version allows you to find a specific location and also print the entire manual at once.

• Navigate (PDF)
• Key Word Search and Print (PDF)
• Public MeetingComments and Responses, Ch. 4, Provider Manual (PDF)
• Public MeetingComments and Responses, Ch. 12, Provider Manual (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Annual ISP Review & Update Documentation Form (PDF, Word)
• Monthly Documentation Form (PDF, Word)
• Plan Implementation Communication Tool (PDF, Word)

• Central Office New Provider Orientation for Board Chairs
• Risk Issues Identification Tool (PDF, WORD)
• Medication Administration for Unlicensed Personnel Curriculum (PDF)
• ICF/MR Task Force Report (PDF)
• DIDS Available Services - Rates
• Comments from the Public Hearing for the Survey and Record Review (PDF)
• Secure Email User Guide
• Provider Application
  DIDS is in the process of developing a new Provider Application, which will be posted on the website in the near future. Please contact one of the individuals listed below based on the type of service(s) that you wish to provide.
  • Linda Maurice (615) 532-6568 or Linda.Maurice@tn.gov: Dental, Nursing, Long-term Residential, Respite, Personal Emergency Response Systems
  • Karen Ferguson (615) 532-8750 or Karen.Ferguson@tn.gov: Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Environmental Accessibility Modifications, Specialized Medical Equipment, Vehicle Modifications
  • George Zukotynski (615) 532-1610 or George.Zukotynski@tn.gov: Behavior Services
• Provider Application Review Policy
• ArcLink
• The Self-Determination Waiver Program - Guide To Self-Directing Services
• Self Determination Waiver/Provider Manual Public Meeting Summaries and Changes
  • Summary of changes
  • HCBS Waiver Individual Review Tool (PDF, WORD)
    HCBS Waiver Qualified Provider Review Tool (PDF, WORD)
  • Provider Enrollment Policy
  • Summary of Changes to the Provider Manual
• Policies
• Protocols
• College of Direct Support
  • Introduction to the College of Direct Support for the Learner
  • Learner Instructions
  • CDS Course Descriptions
  • Manager Zone and Change Facility Instructions and Form
  • TN DIDS Annotations
  • DIDS Mock Fire Drill Checklist and Instructions
  • CDS Class and Events Instructions
  • Mentor and Skill Standard Guide, includes Blank Skill Standard Tool
  • Permission to share/move my College of Direct Support Transcript
  • DIDS Title VI Refresher Power Point
  • College of Direct Support - Partner Profiles
• MHDD Licensure Search
• Rate Reduction Lifted (PDF)
• Deputy Commissioner's Correspondence
• EOB Codes (PDF)
• Quality Improvement Planning Resource Manual
• Basic Nutrition Resource Guide (PDF)
• Planning and Implementation Resource Manual
• State-funded Services and Supports Request Form (Word .doc)
• Supported Living Housing Inspection Form (Word .doc)
• New Supported Living Home Request for Inspection Form (Word .doc)
• Supported Living Home Closure/Change to New Agency Form (Word .doc)
• Waiver Amendments
• Community Inclusion Project: Comprehensive Assessment and Treatment for Persons with Dual Diagnosis

• Provider Agencies List (PDF, Excel)
  updated 11/16/09

The Excel version of the Provider List may be sorted by Region, Services, Types of Service, etc.
For revisions to the Provider List please contact Linda Maurice - Linda.Maurice@tn.gov

• Provider Claims Processing - Phase I (PCP-I)
  
  • Training Manual for PCP-I (PDF) Updated 8/16/05
• Home Inspections
• ICAP Training
• ISIS