WAC 246-335-090   Home care plan of care.  (1) Home care licensees must, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

     (a) Develop and implement a written home care plan of care for each client with input and written approval by the client or designated family member;

     (b) Assure each plan of care is developed by appropriate agency personnel, lists services requested or recommended to meet client needs, and is based on an on-site visit, under agency policies and procedures;

     (c) Assure the home care plan of care includes:

     (i) The client's functional limitations;

     (ii) Nutritional needs and food allergies for meal preparation;

     (iii) Home medical equipment and supplies relevant to the plan of care;

     (iv) Type and schedule of services to be provided; and

     (v) Nonmedical tasks requested;

     (d) Assure the plan of care is reviewed on-site, updated, approved and signed by appropriate agency personnel and the client or designated family member every twelve months and as necessary based on changing client needs.

     (2) Home care agencies providing a one-time visit for a client may provide the following written documentation in lieu of the home care plan of care and client record requirements in WAC 246-335-110 (1)(c):

     (a) Client name, age, current address, and phone number;

     (b) Confirmation that the client was provided a written bill of rights under WAC 246-335-075;

     (c) Client consent for services to be provided; and

     (d) Documentation of services provided.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.127 RCW. 02-18-026, § 246-335-090, filed 8/23/02, effective 10/1/02.]