Adult Day Care Center- Policies and Procedures- Georgia State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Adult Day Care Center Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Georgia State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 
Statement of Purpose 
Statement of Policy 
Document Control & Approvals 
State Compliances 
1101. Description of Adult Day Health Services 
1103.1 Physical Environment 
1103.2 Hours/Days of Operation 
1103.3 Levels of Service 
1103.4 Components of Adult Day Health Services 
1103.5 Supervision of the Service 
1103.6 Clinical Records 
1103.7 Infection Control 
1103.8 Required Equipment and Supplies 
1103.9 Notification of Member Rights/Responsibilities 
1103.10 Program Evaluation and Member Satisfaction 
1104.1: Staffing and Staff Member Ratios 
1104.2 General Staffing Policies 
1104.3 Qualifications and Duties of Staff 
1104.4 Staff Development and Annual In-Service Training 
1105. Reimbursement Methodology 
Administration and Organization 
Care Provider Services 
Service Plans 
Client Rights, Responsibilities, and Complaints 
Enforcement and Penalties 
Waivers and Variances 
Severability 

Service Criteria 
Policy: 
Admission Criteria 
Discharged/ Termination Criteria 

Pre-Scanning and Discharge Planning 
Policy: 
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Activities Policy 
Policy 
Procedures: 

Confidentiality and Privacy Policy 
Policy: 
Procedures: 

Transportation Policy 
Policy: 
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Fiscal Accountability (Internal Controls) 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Framework for Internal Control 
Internal Controls 
Petty Cash/Funds Control 
Purchasing Controls 
Purchasing Review 

Policy on Funds of Individuals Receiving Services 
Policy: 
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Physical Plant Health and Safety Standards 
Policy: 
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Criminal Background Check and Drug-Free Workplace 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Drug-Free and Non-Smoking Policies 
Employee Verification 
Background Check 
Recruitment 

Job Descriptions 
Executive Director/Administrator 
Program Director 
Social Worker/Counselor 
Registered Nurse 
Licensed Practical Nurse 
Certified Nursing Assistant 
Activities Coordinator 
Driver/Transportation Coordinator 

Employee Training and Development 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Medication Administration 
Behavioral Management 
Emergency Preparedness 
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records 

Employee Notification of Policy Changes 
Policy: 
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Employee or Contractor Performance Evaluation 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
What is good performance? 
Periodical reviews 
Rewards 
Training 
Frequent communication 
Managers’ responsibilities 

Grievance Policy
Policy:
Procedures:
Grievance Handling
Filing Complaints

Risk Management 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Designated Risk Management Specialist 
Intervention for The Agitated or Dangerous Participant 
Personal Injury and Illness Prevention Plan 
Preventing Missing participants Incidents 
Raising the Alarm 
Risk of Property Damage 
Procedure for Searching Missing/Loss Participants 
Records and Documentation

Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
Policy:
Procedures:
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Emergency Plan
Emergency Preparedness
Responsibilities of the Management
Risk Management
Emergency Management Procedures
Obtains Written Authorization to seek Emergency Treatment
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records
Emergency Communications

Access to Telephone in Emergencies
Policy:
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Staffing Plan 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Types of Services Provided and Service Descriptions 
Daily Staffing 
Adjustments in Staffing 
Floating 

Nutrition Policy 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Nutrition Plan 
Practical advice on maintaining a healthy diet 
   Fruit and vegetables 
   Fats 
   Salt, sodium and potassium 
   Sugars 

Monitoring and Evaluating Quality 
Policy: 
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Screening Admission and Referrals 
Policy: 
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Individualized Services Plan (ISP) 
Policy: 
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Orientation 
Policy: 
Procedures: 

Crisis or Emergency Interventions 
Policy: 
Definitions and Procedures: 
Crisis intervention 
Designated Person 
Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Services 
Minimum Expectations to Operate a Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Service 
Documenting Crisis Intervention and Clinical Emergency Services 

Healthcare Policy 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Medical Necessity 
Individual Services Plan 
Medical Care and Identification for Treatment 
Patient Identification Policy 

Physical Examination 
Policy: 
Procedures: 

Medical Equipment 
Policy: 
Procedures: 

Medication Management 
Policy: 
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Behavior Interventions and Support 
Policy:
Procedures: 
Procedural Requirements for Behavior Interventions 
Positive Behavior Support Strategies Include 
Manipulation of Rewards 
Consent 
Planning for Behavior Supports 
Functional Assessment 
Monitoring On-going Progress 

Record Management Policy 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Storage, processing, and handling of active and closed records 
Storage, processing and handling of electronic records 
Strategies for service continuity and record recovery 
Designation of person responsible for records management 
Disposition of records 
Record management policy will comply with state and federal regulations including: 

Documentation Policy 
Policy: 
Procedure: 
Legibility 
Patient Identification 
Time Documentation 
Record Procedures 
Correction of documentation 
Physician Orders 
Documentation 
Filing of Records 
Security of Records/Documents 

Review Process for Records 
Policy: 
Procedure: 

List of Forms/Annexures: 
Annexure 01: Financial Information Form – Expenditure and Disbursement of Client Funds 
Annexure 02: Staff Orientation Form for Employees, Contractors, Volunteers and Students 
Annexure 03: Staff Training and Development Form 
Annexure 04: Performance Evaluation Form 
Annexure 05: Grievance Procedure Form 
Annexure 06: Facility Inspection Checklist Form 
Annexure 07: Fire Safety Drill Form 
Annexure 08: Emergency Preparedness Numbers 
Annexure 09: Daily Schedule of Services 
Annexure 10: Daily Nutrition Monitoring Form 
Annexure 11: Client Screening Form 
Annexure 12: Initial Assessment Form 
Annexure 13: Comprehensive Assessment Form 
Annexure 14: ISP Requirements Form 
Annexure 15: Reassessments and ISP Quarterly Review Form 
Annexure 16: Sample Daily Progress Notes 
Annexure 17: Client Orientation Form 
Annexure 18: Transfer Form 
Annexure 19: Discharge Form 
Annexure 20: Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services 
Annexure 21: Fall Assessment Form 
Annexure 22: Client Physical Examination Form 
Annexure 23: Emergency (ER) Medical Information Form 
Annexure 24: Monitoring, Behavior Intervention & Supports Form 
Annexure 25: Abuse/ Neglect Reporting Form 
Annexure 26: Seclusion and/ or Restraint Documentation Form 
Annexure 27: Client Face Sheet Form 
Annexure 28: Individual’s Service Record Form 
Annexure 29: Therapies – Individual/ Group Form 
Annexure 30: Release of Information Form 
Annexure 31: Record Review Form