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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
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Chapter 388-106. Long-term care services. |
Section 388-106-0800. What adult day care services may I receive?
Latest version.
- You may receive the following services in an adult day care:(1) Core services, which include assistance with:(a) Locomotion outside of room, locomotion in room, walk in room;(b) Body care;(c) Eating;(d) Repositioning;(e) Medication management that does not require a licensed nurse;(f) Transfer;(g) Toileting;(h) Personal hygiene at a level that ensures your safety and comfort while in attendance at the program; and(i) Bathing at a level that ensures your safety and comfort while in attendance at the program.(2) Social services on a consultation basis, which may include:(a) Referrals to other providers for services not within the scope of medicaid reimbursed adult day care services;(b) Caregiver support and education; or(c) Assistance with coping skills.(3) Routine health monitoring with consultation from a registered nurse that a consulting nurse acting within the scope of practice can provide with or without a physician's order. Examples include:(a) Obtaining baseline and routine monitoring information on your health status, such as vital signs, weight, and dietary needs;(b) General health education such as providing information about nutrition, illnesses, and preventative care;(c) Communicating changes in your health status to your caregiver;(d) Annual and as needed updating of your medical record; or(e) Assistance as needed with coordination of health services provided outside of the adult day care program.(4) General therapeutic activities that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order. These services are planned for and provided based on your abilities, interests, and goals. Examples include:(a) Recreational activities;(b) Diversionary activities;(c) Relaxation therapy;(d) Cognitive stimulation; or(e) Group range of motion or conditioning exercises.(5) General health education that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order, including but not limited to topics such as:(a) Nutrition;(b) Stress management;(c) Disease management skills; or(d) Preventative care.(6) A nutritional meal and snacks are provided every four hours, including a modified diet if needed and within the scope of the program, as provided under WAC 388-71-0768;(7) Supervision and/or protection if needed for your safety;(8) Assistance with arranging transportation to and from the program; and(9) First aid and provisions for obtaining or providing care in an emergency. NOTE: If you require the intervention or services of a registered nurse or licensed rehabilitative therapist acting under the supervision of your physician, consider adult day health services.
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388-71-0768,