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4668.0845 PERIODIC SUPERVISION OF UNLICENSED PERSONNEL.
Subpart 1.
Scope.
This part applies to a class F home care provider licensee that provides assisted living home care services using unlicensed personnel.
Subp. 2.
Services that require supervision by a registered nurse.
A.
After the orientation required under part 4668.0835, subpart 5, a registered nurse must supervise, or a licensed practical nurse under the direction of a registered nurse must monitor, unlicensed persons who perform assisted living home care services that require supervision by a registered nurse at the housing with services establishment, to verify that the work is being performed adequately, identify problems, and assess the appropriateness of the care to the client's needs. Supervision or monitoring must be provided no less often than the following schedule:
(1)
within 14 days after initiation of assisted living home care services that require supervision by a registered nurse; and
(2)
at least every 62 days thereafter, or more frequently if indicated by a nursing assessment and the client's individualized service plan.
B.
If the unlicensed person is monitored by a licensed practical nurse, the client must be supervised by a registered nurse at the housing with services establishment at least every other visit and the licensed practical nurse must be under the direction of a registered nurse, according to Minnesota Statutes, sections 148.171 to 148.285.
Subp. 3.
Services that do not require supervision by a registered nurse.
After the orientation required under part 4668.0835, subpart 5, unlicensed persons who perform services listed under part 4668.0830, subpart 2, or other assisted living home care services that do not require supervision by a registered nurse must be supervised at the housing with services establishment, to verify that the work is being performed adequately, identify problems, and assess the appropriateness of the care to the client's needs. The service plan developed under part 4668.0815 must address the frequency of the supervision of each service and the appropriate person to perform the supervision.
Statutory Authority:
MS s 144A.45
History:
24 SR 141; L 2006 c 282 art 19 s 19
Published Electronically:
July 3, 2013
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