Utah Admin. Code R432-300-14 - General Resident Care Policies

(1) The licensee shall treat each resident as an individual with dignity and respect in accordance with Residents' Rights Section R432-270-9.

(2) The licensee shall ensure:

(a) resident care policies are developed and implemented;

(b) upon admission each resident is oriented to the facility, services, and staff;

(c) care is provided to ensure good personal hygiene, including bathing, oral hygiene, shampoo and hair care, shaving or beard trimming, fingernail, and toenail care;

(d) linens and other items in contact with the resident are changed weekly or as the item is soiled; and

(e) each resident is encouraged and assisted to achieve and maintain the highest level of functioning and independence including:

(i) teaching the resident self-care;

(ii) assisting residents to adjust to their disabilities and prosthetic devices;

(iii) directing residents in prescribed therapy exercises; and

(iv) redirecting resident's interests as necessary;

(f) care and treatment is provided to ensure the prevention of decubitus ulcers, contractures, and deformities;

(g) nutritious and adequate fluids for hydration are provided;

(h) immediate access to water and drinking glasses is provided;

(i) residents who are unable to feed themselves are assisted;

(j) adaptive equipment for residents who require assistance with eating or drinking is provided;

(k) the resident's right to visual privacy during treatments and personal care is upheld, visual privacy may be provided by privacy curtains or portable screens;

(l) call lights or monitoring devices are answered promptly;

(m) the resident's responsible person and physician are notified of significant changes or deterioration of the resident's health, and ensure the resident's transfer to an appropriate health care facility if the resident requires services beyond the scope of the Type N facility license, this notification is documented in the resident's record; and

(n) residents are assisted in making arrangements for medical and dental care including transportation to and from the medical or dental facility.

(3) The licensee shall ensure that every accident or incident causing injury to a resident or employee is documented with appropriate corrective action and made available for department review.

(4) The licensee shall ensure a quality improvement process is documented and implemented on a quarterly basis that identifies problems, implements corrective actions, and evaluates the effectiveness of the corrective actions.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-300-14

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/9/2023