In providing care to a client, the consumer directed employer must:

(1) Be responsible that the client assigned individual provider(s) understands the approved plan of care;

(2) Assign client approved tasks from services outlined in a client's plan of care, as described in WAC 388-106-0010;

(3) Accommodate the client's individual preferences and unique needs in providing care;

(4) Contact the client, client's representative and case manager when there are changes observed by the individual provider that affect the personal care and other tasks listed on the plan of care;

(5) Be responsible that the individual provider(s) observes the client for and consults with the client or representative, regarding change(s) in health, takes appropriate action, and responds to emergencies;

(6) Notify the case manager immediately when the client enters a hospital or moves to another setting;

(7) Notify the case manager immediately in the event of the client's death;

(8) Notify the department or AAA immediately when unable to staff/serve the client;

(9) Comply with time keeping requirements, and keep accurate records of time of authorized/paid hours that are accessible to the appropriate department or designee staff; and

(10) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.