TX HHS Form 6518. Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Record of Completion for Person-Specific Training. Instructions

The TX HHS Form 6518, "Deaf Blind with Multiple Disabilities (DBMD) Record of Completion for Person-Specific Training. Instructions", is a crucial document used to track the completion of person-specific training for service providers working with individuals who are deaf-blind and have multiple disabilities. This form helps ensure that service providers receive the necessary training to effectively support their clients' unique needs.

This form requires the service provider type, which can include community first choice, employment assistance, individualized skills and socialization, or licensed home health assisted living. The record also captures information on the training site's physical address, reason for training, and whether the person's legally authorized representative was actively involved. Additionally, the form asks about the person's specific needs, including methods of communication, visual and audiological loss, adaptive aids, and managing challenging behavior.

The DBMD Record of Completion is a mandatory document that must be completed before providing services to an individual at least annually, or if the individual's needs change. This ensures that service providers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality support to individuals who are deaf-blind and have multiple disabilities.