Natural Support Training

Training and counseling services for individuals (any person, family member, neighbor, friend, companion, or co-worker who provides uncompensated care, training, guidance, companionship or support to a participant.) who provide unpaid support, training, companionship or supervision to participants. Training includes instruction about treatment regimens and other services included in the Service Plan, use of equipment specified in the Service Plan, and includes updates as necessary to safely maintain the participant at home. Counseling is aimed at assisting the unpaid caregiver in meeting the needs of the participant. All training for individuals who provide unpaid support to the participant must be included in the participant’s Service Plan. Natural Supports Training may be delivered to one individual or may be shared with one other individual.
Example:

• Training on use of AT device
• Training on a hover lift
• Training on ambulation/transfer techniques
• Training on dietary/eating techniques
• Training on diabetes management
• Training on implementation of behavior plan
• Training on PT or OT activities at home