In Home Services - Policies and Procedures - Rhode Island State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive In Home Services Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Rhode Island 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 Content

Introduction   
Vision    
Mission    
Core Values    
Document Control    
Statement of Policy    
17.5 - Organization and Management Policies and Procedures    
17.5.1. (A) - Governing Body Responsibility and Oversight    
17.5.1. (B) - Governing Body Functions and Organizational Support    
17.5.1. (C) - Governance, Administrative Structure, and Operational Policies    
17.5.1. (D) - Organizational Structure and Integrated Service Delivery    
17.5.1. (E) - Quality Improvement Program    
17.5.1. (F) - Uniform Reporting System    
17.5.1. (G) - Disaster and Emergency Preparedness    
17.5.1. (H) - Pending and Actual Labor Disputes or Actions    
17.5.1. (I) - Use of Latex Gloves    
17.5.1. (J) - Reporting of Resident Abuse, Mistreatment, or Neglect    
17.5.2 - Service Accessibility and Scope of Services    
17.5.3. (A) - Staffing Requirements and Personnel Sufficiency    
17.5.3. (B) - Job Descriptions and Position Classifications    
17.5.3. (C) - Written Personnel Policies and Employee Evaluations    
17.5.3. (D) - In-Service Education and Staff Development    
17.5.3. (E) - Employee Audit Trail and Assignment Tracking    
17.5.3. (F) - Verification of Licensure, Certification, and Registration    
17.5.3. (G) - Personnel File Maintenance and Documentation    
17.5.3. (H) - Supervision of Homemakers    
17.5.3. (I) - Homemaker Training Program    
17.5.3. (J) - Duties and Scope of Homemaker Responsibilities    
17.5.3. (K) - Health Screening Requirements for Direct Care Personnel    
17.5.3. (L) - Criminal Records Check    
17.5.3. (M) - Administrator and Director of Nursing Services Responsibilities    
17.6 - Patient Care Management Policies and Procedures    
17.6.1 - Client Rights and Responsibilities    
17.6.2 - Confidentiality of Client Information    
17.6.3 - Admission and Discharge of Clients    
17.6.4 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Operational Plan    
17.6.5 - Clinical Records Management    
17.6.6. (A) - Nursing Assistant Services    
17.6.6. (B) - Supervision of Nursing Assistants    
17.6.7 - Reporting of Communicable Diseases    
17.7 - Physical Plant Policies and Procedures    
17.7.1 - General Provisions for Operational Infrastructure    
17.7.1. (D) - Medical Waste Disposal    
17.8 - Home Nursing Care Providers Policies and Procedures    
17.8.1. (A) - Professional Advisory Committee    
17.8.1. (B) - Scope of Services    
17.8.1. (C) - Medical Services    
17.8.2 - Supervision of Therapeutic Services    
Client-Centered Care/Service (HCCC) Policies and Procedures    
HCCC.1 - Client Bill of Rights    
HCCC.2 - Distribution of Client Bill of Rights    
HCCC.3 - Client Notification of Scope of Services and Contact Information    
HCCC.4 - Emergency Contact and Client Representative Identification    
HCCC.5 - Staff Reporting of Suspected Abuse or Neglect    
HCCC.6 - Complaint Management Process    
Home Care Infection Prevention & Control (HCIC) Policies and Procedures    
HCIC.1 - Infection Prevention and Control    
HCIC.2 - Infection Control and Prevention Training for Staff    
HCIC.3 - Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Standard Precautions    
HCIC.4 - Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and Testing    
HCIC.5 - Infectious Disease Screening, Testing, and Reporting    
HCIC.6 - Work-Related Exposure and Post-Exposure Follow-Up    
Home Care Emergency Preparedness (HCEP) Policies and Procedures    
HCEP.1 - Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan    
HCEP.2 - Emergency Preparedness Staff Training    
HCEP.3 - Emergency Preparedness Information for Clients and Caregivers    
Home Care Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (HCQA) Policies and Procedures    
HCQA.1 - Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement    
HCQA.2 - Performance Data Analysis and Improvement Implementation    
Home Care Management and Governance (HCMG) Policies and Procedures    
HCMG.1 - Governance and Legal Accountability    
HCMG.2 - State Licensure    
HCMG.3 - Designated Manager Availability    
HCMG.4 - Designation of Responsible Individual in Manager’s Absence    
HCMG.5 - Organizational Chart and Lines of Authority    
HCMG.6 - Resource Management and Service Availability    
HCMG.7 - Human Resource Policy    
HCMG.8 - Staff Personnel Record Documentation    
HCMG.9 - Client Record Management    
Compliance Program (CP) Policies and Procedures    
CP.1 - Compliance Program Oversight    
CP.2 - Compliance Program Roles and Responsibilities    
CP.3 - Compliance Policies and Standards of Conduct    
CP.4 - Reporting Mechanism for Compliance Issues    
CP.5 - Auditing and Monitoring Plan for Compliance    
CP.6 - Compliance Issue Investigation and Corrective Action    
CP.7 - Ethical Conduct, Disciplinary Action, and Sanctions List Screening    
CP.8 - Compliance Program Education and Training    
Home Care Professional Services (HCPS) Policies and Procedures    
HCPS.1 - Client Needs Assessment by Qualified Health Professionals    
HCPS.2 - Referral Intake, Admission Criteria, and Client Assessment Timing    
HCPS.3 - Comprehensive Client Assessment Content    
HCPS.4 - Client Reassessment    
HCPS.5 - Client Plan of Care Development and Review    
HCPS.6 - Physician or Licensed Practitioner Authorization of the Plan of Care    
HCPS.7 - Consistency of Professional Care Services    
HCPS.8 - Oversight and Coordination of the Plan of Care    
HCPS.9 - Client Acceptance and Care Eligibility    
HCPS.10 - Staffing Coverage and Backup Plan    
HCPS.11 - Supervision of Healthcare Professionals    
HCPS.12 - Availability and Frequency of Supervision by Designated Supervisor    
HCPS.13 - Orientation, Competency Assessment, and Instruction of Professional Services Staff    
HCPS.14 - Termination of Care Services    
Home Personal Care Services (HCPC) Policies and Procedures    
HCPC.1 - Evaluation of Personal Care Needs    
HCPC.2 - Evaluation Timing and Method of Initial Service Delivery    
HCPC.3 - Evaluation Criteria for Personal Care Services    
HCPC.4 - Client Re-Evaluation for Personal Care Services    
HCPC.5 - Development and Documentation of Personal Care Service Plan    
HCPC.6 - Acceptance of Clients Based on Service Capability    
HCPC.7 - Provision of Staff Instructions for Personal Care Services    
HCPC.8 - Client-Specific Instruction for Personal Care Staff    
HCPC.9 - Adherence to and Documentation of Service Plan Implementation    
HCPC.10 - Oversight and Coordination of Personal Care Services    
HCPC.11 - Staffing and Back-Up Plan for Client Services    
HCPC.12 - Personal Care Staff Orientation, Competency, and Instruction    
HCPC.13 - Supervision of Personal Care Staff    
HCPC.14 - Availability and Frequency of Personal Care Staff Supervision    
HCPC.15 - Termination of Personal Care Services    
Home Companion and Environmental Services (HCCE) Policy and Procedures    
HCCE.1 - Evaluation and Re-Evaluation of Companionship and Environmental Support Needs    
HCCE.2 - Timing and Mode of Evaluation for Companionship and Environmental Support Services    
HCCE.3 - Evaluation of Companion and Environmental Support Service Needs    
HCCE.4 - Re-Evaluation of Companion and Environmental Support Needs    
HCCE.5 - Development and Documentation of Service Plans for Companionship and Environmental Support Services    
HCCE.6 - Acceptance of Clients Based on Service Capacity    
HCCE.7 - Provision of Service Plan Instructions to Staff    
HCCE.8 - Client-Specific Instruction for Personal Support Services    
HCCE.9 - Provision of Services According to the Current Service Plan    
HCCE.10 - Oversight and Coordination of Service Plan Implementation    
HCCE.11 - Staffing Coverage and Back-Up Plan    
HCCE.12 - Orientation, Skills Assessment, and Documentation for Companion and Environmental Services Staff    
HCCE.13 - Supervision of Companion and Environmental Support Staff    
HCCE.14 - Supervisor Availability and Frequency of Supervision    
HCCE.15 - Termination of Companion and Environmental Support Services    
Safety Policy    

Forms    
Client Admission/Intake Form    
Client Rights Acknowledgment Form    
Consent to Services and HIPAA Acknowledgment Form    
Client Plan of Care/Service Plan Form    
Emergency Contact and Representative Identification Form    
Client Discharge/Termination Form    
Employment Application Form    
Criminal Background Check Authorization Form    
Orientation and Training Checklist    
Performance Evaluation Form    
Timekeeping/Visit Verification Log