Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.02.301 - RESPITE CARE SERVICES
If the SNF offers respite care to relieve families or other individuals, there must be policies and procedures written and implemented regarding the program. The following requirements must be met: (3-17-22)
01.
Admissions. That respite
care residents are admitted to the facility in the same manner as any other
admission that includes, but is not limited to: (3-17-22)
a. Authorization by a physician .
(3-17-22)
b. Current medical and
other information sufficient to allow the facility to safely care for the
resident . (3-17-22)
c. Medication
and treatment orders signed and dated by the resident 's attending physician .
(3-17-22)
02.
Limitations. That no resident is considered as respite care when
the stay at the facility is not for purposes of relief for other care givers or
families and that exceeds a four (4) week period of time. Variances may be
granted by the Department on a case-by-case basis. (3-17-22)
03.
Records. That records are
maintained for all respite care residents that include at least the following:
(3-17-22)
a. Medical information sufficient to
care for the resident submitted by the attending physician . (3-17-22)
b. Signed and dated physician 's orders for
care, including diet, medications, treatments, and any physical activity
limitations. (3-17-22)
c. Nursing
and other notes by staff caring for the resident . (3-17-22)
d. Medication administration record.
(3-17-22)
e. Pertinent resident
data information such as name, address, next of kin, who to call in an
emergency, name of physician , etc. (3-17-22)
04.
Exceptions. That due to the
short length of stay, certain documents and actions provided to and required
for other in-house nonrespite care residents are not required for respite care
residents. Allowances to be considered are as follows: (3-17-22)
a. A complete history and physical
examination by the physician is not required so long as he provides the
facility with sufficient information to care for the resident.
(3-17-22)
b. Physician visits are
required only if the resident needs such a visit due to illness or injury or if
the resident exceeds the definition of respite care and remains in the facility
beyond a four (4) week period of time. (3-17-22)
c. The resident care plan may be limited to
include care and services to be provided during their stay and short and long
term goals are not necessary. (3-17-22)
d. Activity assessments and plans are not
necessary so long as any activity limitations are known and recorded on the
resident 's plan of care. (3-17-22)
Notes
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