Section 246-335-090. Home care plan of care.

(1) Home care licensees must, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Develop and implement a written home care plan of care for each client with input and written approval by the client or designated family member;

(b) Assure each plan of care is developed by appropriate agency personnel, lists services requested or recommended to meet client needs, and is based on an on-site visit, under agency policies and procedures;

(c) Assure the home care plan of care includes:

(i) The client's functional limitations;

(ii) Nutritional needs and food allergies for meal preparation;

(iii) Home medical equipment and supplies relevant to the plan of care;

(iv) Type and schedule of services to be provided; and

(v) Nonmedical tasks requested;

(d) Assure the plan of care is reviewed on-site, updated, approved and signed by appropriate agency personnel and the client or designated family member every twelve months and as necessary based on changing client needs.

(2) Home care agencies providing a one-time visit for a client may provide the following written documentation in lieu of the home care plan of care and client record requirements in WAC 246-335-110 (1)(c):

(a) Client name, age, current address, and phone number;

(b) Confirmation that the client was provided a written bill of rights under WAC 246-335-075;

(c) Client consent for services to be provided; and

(d) Documentation of services provided.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. WSR 02-18-026, § 246-335-090, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]

Chapter 70.127 RCW. WSR 02-18-026, § 246-335-090, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.

Rules

246-335-110,246-335-075,