048-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-7 - Homemaker

(a) If homemaker services are provided, they may be furnished directly by the home health agency or through contract agreement with a vendor.

(b) The homemaker assists with instrumental activities of daily living, such as housekeeping and homemaking services, in order to preserve a safe, sanitary home and to enhance family life. The homemaker does not provide any personal care.

(i) Examples of duties include but are not limited to:

(A) Housekeeping;

(B) Shopping;

(C) Laundry;

(D) Essential errands;

(E) Basic meal preparation;

(F) Meal planning (except for clients on therapeutic diets); and

(G) Maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.

(ii) Written service plan instructions to the homemaker shall be provided by the supervising professional.

(iii) The written instructions shall be reviewed by the homemaker and the supervising professional as frequently as the clients condition requires, but at least once every ninety (90) days.

(A) The homemaker shall be present during the supervisory visit.

(B) The supervisory visits shall occur at the clients home.

(C) The supervisory visits shall be conducted by an RN or LPN no less than every ninety (90) days for unskilled services.

(c) Training for homemakers:

(i) The following training areas shall be incorporated into home health agency policy and completed before any client assignment.

(ii) Training shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours, and shall be documented in the homemakers personnel record. Training shall include:

(A) Orientation to homemaker services;

(B) Understanding and working with various client populations;

(C) Understanding basic human needs;

(D) Communication;

(E) Practical knowledge and skill in homemaking;

(F) Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment;

(G) Universal precautions;

(H) Emergency procedures; and

(I) Client Rights and obligations.

(d) Homemaker Service Plan.

(i) If homemaker services are the only service provided, a service plan shall be developed by a supervisor and shall consist of the following:

(A) The specific procedures to be done;

(B) The number of times per week the procedures are to be completed, and appropriately spaced during the week;

(C) The day and approximate arrival time at the clients home; and

(D) Procedures to be followed in an emergency situation.

Notes

048-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-7