DDA Home Care Agency- Policies and Procedures- Delaware State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive DDA Home Care Agency Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Delaware 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

Table of Contents
Introduction
Vision
Mission
Core Values
Document Control
Statement of policy
Tenant Protections and Occupancy Agreements
Behavior Support and Person-Centered Positive Behavior Support Techniques
Utilization of Reportable Incident Data to Track Trends and Prevent Further Incidents
System for Reporting and Processing of Reportable Incidents
Open Communication with the Community to Facilitate Individual's Community Integration
Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing Requirements
Implementation and Documentation of the Person-Centered Plan
Employment and Personnel Requirements
Rights of Individuals and Individual Rights Complaints
Safeguarding of Individuals' Funds and Access Rights
Control of Exposure to Communicable Diseases for Individuals and Staff
Infection Prevention and Control
Limited Lay Administration of Medication (LLAM)
Maintenance, Cleaning Procedures, and Storage of Cleaning Materials, Pesticides, and Toxic Materials
Prohibition of Firearms on the Premises
Individual Records, Medication Administration, Incident Reporting, and Documentation
Emergencies and Disasters: Fire Safety and Evacuation Procedures
Individual Rights
Ensuring Access to Medical, Dental, Visual, and Behavioral Care
Scheduling of Necessary Screenings and Appointments
Assistance in Carrying Out Health-Related Orders
Annual and As-Needed Physical/Medical Examinations
Medication Management and Storage
Communicable Disease Management and Prevention
Transportation for Individual Appointments
Food Service and Nutritional Care
Maintenance of Personnel Records
Staffing Requirements for Neighborhood Homes
First Aid and CPR Training Requirements for Neighborhood Homes
On-Call Nursing Consultation for Neighborhood Homes
Infection Prevention and Control Program
Infection Prevention and Control Leadership and Plan Implementation
Staff Orientation and In-Service Education on Infection Prevention and Control
Specific Requirements for COVID-19
COVID-19 Work Exclusion, Return to Work Protocols, and Staff Testing/Vaccination Compliance

Forms
Client Intake Form
Service Agreement and Contract
Care Plan Form
Emerging Contact Information
Consent to services form
Medication Authorization form
Client rights and responsibilities form
HPAA Authorization form
Feedback or satisfaction survey form
Discharge or service Termination
Employment application form
Background check Authorization
Training Acknowledgement form
Confidentiality Agreement form
Time sheet or Timecard form
Incident Report form
Performance evaluation form
Resignation or termination form