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....................................................................8  \nRole of the NCLIFTSS........................................................................................................9  \nPCS Independent Assessment Completion Process Overview .........................................9  \nAssessment Process Diagram: .............................................................................10  \nChapter 1: Personal Care Service Provider Requirements ............................11  \n1.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................11  \n1.2 Agency Staffing Requirements....................................................................................11  \n1.3 Registered Nurses (RNs) ............................................................................................12  \n1.4 Supervision of PCS Aides ...........................................................................................12 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