Group Home- Policies and Procedures- Arizona State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Group Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Arizona 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 
MISSION 
VISION 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 
STATEMENT OF POLICY 
DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
ATTENDANT CARE/RESPITE/MONITORING AND SUPERVISION 
Policy Overview/Purpose 

BACK-UP PLANNING 
Policy Overview/Purpose 
Replacement of Staff 
Minimize Risk 
Health and Safety Safeguards 
Member’s Choice or Preference 
Process of Changing a Staff Member 
Reporting of Service Gaps 
After Hour Phone Number 
Other Policies (ATC, RSP, and HSK) 

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Policy Overview/Purpose
Staff Training
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
Incident Reporting
Medication Review Documentation
Behavior Treatment Plan
Behavior-modifying Medications
Documentations of Maladaptive Behavior and Direct Care Worker

CLIENT PROPERTY AND FUNDS MANAGEMENT
Policy Overview/Purpose
Member Fund Transactions and Fund Management

COMMUNICATION WITH RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
Policy Overview/Purpose

CONTINGENCY/EMERGENCY PLAN
Policy Overview/Purpose
Goals and Objectives:
Response to Fire Emergency
Fire Preparation
Fire Emergency
Medical Emergencies
Local Emergency Contact Numbers
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Pandemic Plan
Staff Training
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Emergency Plan
Emergency Preparedness
Responsibilities of the Management
Risk Management
Emergency Management Procedures
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records
Emergency Communications

CULTURAL COMPETENCY
Policy Overview/Purpose
Course Overview:
Goals and Objectives:

DAILY STAFFING SCHEDULE
Policy Overview/Purpose
Daily Staffing
Adjustments in Staffing
Floating

DEVELOPMENTAL HOMES
Policy Overview/Purpose
Qualified Vendor’s responsibilities

PERSONNEL HIRING AND TRAINING PLAN: TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Policy Overview/Purpose

DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
Policy Overview/Purpose
Drugs
Course Overview:
Goals and Objectives:
Alcohol
Smoking

ELECTRONIC VISIT VERIFICATION (EVV)
Policy Overview/Purpose

FAMILY FEEDBACK/SATISFACTION SURVEY
Policy Overview/Purpose
Goals and Objectives:

FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE
Policy Overview/Purpose:

HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE
Policy Overview/Purpose

HIPPA/CONFIDENTIALITY
Policy Overview/Purpose:

INCIDENT REPORTING
Policy Overview/Purpose:

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Policy Overview/Purpose
Medication Requirements
Medication Disposal
Training will include:

NEGLECT AND ABUSE
Policy Overview/Purpose

PERSON-CENTERED SERVICE PLAN (PCSP)
Policy Overview/Purpose:

PRE-SERVICE ORIENTATION
Policy Overview/Purpose

POOL & SAFETY SWIMMING
Policy Overview/Purpose

QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN
Policy Overview/Purpose

RECORD RETENTION/DATA SECURITY/TIMESHEET VERIFICATION
Policy Overview/Purpose

SHIFT CHANGE COMMUNICATION
Policy Overview/Purpose
Procedure:

SIBLING/NON-DIVISION ELIGIBLE OTHERS (RATIO)
Policy Overview/Purpose

STAFF TO CLIENT RATIOS
Policy Overview/Purpose

TRANSPORTATION
Policy Overview/Purpose
General safety requirements:
Staff Training on Transportation:
The following documents will be in all [AGENCY NAME] vehicles:
In case of an accident:
Authorized use of [AGENCY NAME] vehicles:
Unauthorized use of [AGENCY NAME] vehicles:
Rules for safe operation of vehicles:
Procedure for members to safely board and exit vehicles:
Procedures to be completed prior, during and after transport:
Rules for unruly passengers:

VISITOR/VISITATION
Policy Overview/Purpose
Residential Staff:
Off-Duty Staff

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Policy Overview/Purpose

ANNEXURES
Annexure 01: Attendant Care/Homemaker Service/ Monitoring/ Supervision
Annexure 02: Monitoring, Behavior Intervention & Supports Form
Annexure 03: Incident Reporting Form