Section 388-829C-160. What health care assistance must a companion home provide a client?

The companion home provider must provide the client necessary health care assistance by:

(1) Arranging appointments and accessing health, mental health, and dental services;

(2) Ensuring the client receives an annual physical and dental examination, unless the physician or dentist gives a written exemption. For client refusal of services, see WAC 388-829C-310;

(3) Observing the client for changes(s) in health, taking appropriate action and responding to emergencies;

(4) Managing medication assistance per chapter 246-888 WAC and administration per WAC 246-840-910 to 246-840-970 and per the DDD residential medication management requirements specified in the companion home contract;

(5) Maintaining health records (see WAC 388-829C-280);

(6) Assisting client with any medical treatment prescribed by health professionals that does not require registered nurse delegation or professionally licensed services;

(7) Communicating directly with health professionals when needed; and

(8) Providing a balanced, nutritional diet.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-160, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.]

RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title 71A RCW. WSR 07-16-102, § 388-829C-160, filed 7/31/07, effective 9/1/07.

Rules

388-829C-310,246-888,246-840-910,246-840-970,388-829C-280,