Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title19 Public Health and Safety |
SubTitle19-13-D1_19-13-D105. The Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut |
Sec.19-13-D87. Plan of care
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(a) A written plan of care for homemaker-home health aide service shall be completed by the registered nurse supervisor in consultation with the patient, family and others involved in care to the patient, within seven (7) days of the patient's admission for services. The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Initial assessment and reassement frequency;
(2) Documentation of patient's care needs;
(3) Goals of management;
(4) Written instructions for the homemaker-home health aide shall be completed before the homemaker-home health aide provides any service to the patient. These instructions shall include the scope and limitations of homemaker-home health aide activities, pertinent aspects of patient's condition to be observed and reported to the registered nurse supervisor, and name and telephone number of the registered nurse supervisor;
(5) Plan for medical or other emergencies;
(6) Frequency of review and revision of care plan;
(7) Frequency of registered nurse supervision;
(8) Plan for registered nurse supervision of the homemaker-home health aide including frequency and methods of insuring ongoing competence.
(Effective December 28, 1992)