Arkansas group home progress note requirements
Every page prints this at the foot, so a licensing specialist can look it up:Arkansas Medicaid Provider Manual, Section II — DDS Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver, § 202.100.
What the rule says
Arkansas Medicaid Provider Manual, Section II — DDS Community and Employment Supports (CES) Waiver, § 202.100 — Documentation in Beneficiary's Case Files (within § 202.000 Documentation Requirements)
“The date and actual time the services were rendered … Progress notes must be signed and dated by the provider of the service”
What it asks a note to show
- A copy of the beneficiary's person-centered service plan, including any amendments thereto
- The specific services rendered
- The date and actual time the services were rendered
- The name of the individual who provided the service
- The relationship of the service to the treatment regimen of the beneficiary's person-centered service plan
- Updates describing the beneficiary's progress or lack thereof
- Certification statements, narratives and proofs supporting cost-effectiveness and medical necessity of the service
Checked against the source document on 14 October 2026. This is a summary to help you find the rule, not legal advice; your licensing specialist reads the rule itself.
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Alex was observed asleep and resting comfortably at the start of the shift. Staff supported Alex in completing his morning routine with verbal prompts. Alex chose to walk to the corner shop, where he paid for his own item. There were no problems or concerns during shift.
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