216B.168 Definitions for section -- PACE service providers -- Health facility license
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not required to provide PACE services -- Eligibility to participate and enroll in
National Background Check Program.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"National Background Check Program" or "NBCP" means the enhanced
employment background check screening process used by health facilities or
services that are licensed under this chapter;
(b)"PACE" means programs of all-inclusive care for the elderly as provided in
42 U.S.C. sec. 1395eee; and
(c)"PACE service provider" means an organization that provides services for the
elderly pursuant to and in compliance with an agreement among the provider,
the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Kentucky
Department for Medicaid Services.
(2)Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a PACE service provider to
obtain a health facility license to provide PACE services.
(3)A PACE service provider shall be eligible to participate and enroll in the NBCP to
perform employment background checks.