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007.05.4-14. Standards for Personal Care Services

AR ADC 007.05.4-14Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: June 15, 2020

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 05. Health Facility Services
Rule 4. Rules for Home Health Agencies in Arkansas
Effective: June 15, 2020
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.4-14
007.05.4-14. Standards for Personal Care Services
A. All Services
1. The agency shall:
a. Perform an initial evaluation visit and determine:
i. the needs and condition of the client;
ii. the services to be provided; and
iii. the personnel to provide the services.
b. Develop the aide service plan which shall:
i. outline the services;
ii. determine scope and frequency of visits;
iii. assign appropriate delegation of services consistent with the AR State Board of Nursing; and
iv. determine supervision scope and frequency. Frequency shall be at least annually.
c. The Aide shall report changes in the needs and condition of the client.
B. Personal Care Services:
1. Delegated through the use of an Aide Service plan;
2. Each aid shall receive a copy of the Aide Service plan;
3. A copy of the Aide Service plan shall be left in the home;
4. The Aide Service plan shall be individualized and specific;
5. Aides shall receive a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training per 12 months. The in-services provided shall address areas that directly relate to the client care aspect of the aide's job.

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Amended May 1, 2010; June 15, 2020.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.4-14, AR ADC 007.05.4-14
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