service provider

Question

What is "direct service provider"? Thanks.

Likeguslee · Accepted Answer

Direct Service Provider is a health care term used to designate a class of health care professionals involved in the provision of care and training to the developmentally disabled.

Here is a job description of a Direct Service Provider

Direct Service Provider, Residential CILAs (Community Integrated Living Arrangements):
The Direct Service Provider (DSP) provides for the basic care and training of the individuals with developmental disabilities. This involves the areas of daily living skill development, speech and language development, mobility, learning, and vocational development as directed by State and Federal regulation. The DSP reports to the Home Supervisor and/or the QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional).

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide training to individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of self-care, communication, self-direction, independent living, mobility and learning as directed by the Individual Service Plan (ISP) in order to enhance each individual’s skill development, health, freedom, and personal dignity.
Bathe, groom, and dress individuals, monitoring their appearance to ensure that each person is dressed and groomed appropriately.
Supervise individuals during meals by serving family style and eating with residents.
Assist individuals during in-house activities by conducting therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts and recreational games.
Train and support individuals in daily tasks, such as cleaning of living areas, personal laundry responsibilities, meal preparation, and community outings.
Report the development of individuals by observing and documenting individual health care issues.
Maintain a clean and orderly home environment by performing general cleaning duties.
When properly authorized and certified, supervise individuals in taking medications as prescribed by the physician.
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPAA regulations.
Attend Certified Habilitation Aide classes upon employment, and meet training requirements in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

Chariot · Answer

Thank you, Likegulsee. I saw the phrase in a business context. I thought beside the use as a medical term, it has something to do with business. I saw the phrase in Cambridge BEC Preliminary. Under the title of "direct service provider" is "The call centre". I can't grasp the essence of the phrase. Thanks.

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