Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-54 - General operational policies

In addition to the requirements in section 11-100.1-7, the Type II ARCH shall have general operational policies on the following topics:

(1) Nursing services, delegation and staffing pattern/ratio;

(2) Medication administration;

(3) Drug storage, disposal, safety and quality control;

(4) Medical emergencies, outlining situations or circumstances which would warrant contacting a registered nurse, physician or emergency medical personnel;

(5) Use of restraints, outlining assessment processes, indications for use, monitoring and evaluation;

(6) Resident rights, including system for administering resident funds and covered and non-covered items;

(7) Meal planning, food purchase, meal preparation and service, and referral and use of consultant registered dietitian;

(8) Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents, process for reporting and investigation;

(9) Resident assessment indicating assessment process, care plan development, evaluation and prevention of negative outcomes. Procedures will also identify process for referral and follow-up when changes in resident status occur; and

(10) Storage and disposal of hazardous and infectious waste.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 11-100.1-54

[Eff SEP 18 2006] (Auth: HRS §§ 321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6) (Imp: HRS §§ 321-10, 321-11, 321-15.6)