Policies BHDDH-DDD Certification Standards for Licensed Developmental Disability Organizations Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule Guidance for Implementation (PDF) Retirement Policy Variance Policy Appeals Process Guidance Responding to a sexual assault allegation The Sexual Assault Incident Management Model (SAIMM) is a resource to utilize in the event that an individual discloses an allegation of sexual assault. SAIMM gives you a step-by-step process to follow when dealing with a sexual assault allegation. This sexual assault incident management model is used by employees of developmental disability service providers and staff from BHDDH’s Division of Developmental Disabilities. The Model is the result of a collaboration with representatives from the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, developmental disabilities service providers, Day One and the Attorney General’s office. Technical Bulletins Technical Bulletin Whole Life Shared Living Arrangement (PDF) Technical Bulletin 24-02: Employing DSPs in the Self-Direct Service Model (English PDF) (TB24-02 Spanish PDF) Things You Can and Can't do When Hiring Support Staff in Self-Directed Services (PDF) Becoming A Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Self-Directed Participants (PDF) Assistive Technology DD Cost Report Technical Bulletin Home Health Agency Rate Increases ISP Format - Provider ISP Format - Self-Direct Job Retention Self-Directed Services: Allowable Goods and Services 2023 Technical Bulletin DSP Services While in Hospital 2024 Rules and Regulations A comprehensive listing of BHDDH departmental rules and regulations can be found at the Rhode Island Office of the Secretary of State's website. Proposed BHDDH regulations can also be found here.