Minnesota Administrative Rules

4668.0130 TRAINING AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION FOR PERSONS WHO PERFORM HOME HEALTH AIDE AND HOME CARE AIDE TASKS.

Subpart 1.

Scope of training course and instructor.

The training required by part 4668.0100, subpart 5, and by part 4668.0110, subpart 2, must:

A.

include the topics and course requirements specified in subpart 2 and use a curriculum approved by the commissioner;

B.

be taught by a registered nurse with experience or training in home care, except that specific topics required by subpart 2 may be taught by another instructor in conjunction with the registered nurse; and

C.

include a competency evaluation required by subpart 3.

Subp. 2.

Curriculum.

The training required in part 4668.0100, subpart 5 for home health aide tasks must contain the topics described in items A to N, and must contain no less than 75 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction. The training required in part 4668.0110, subpart 2 for home care aide tasks, must contain the topics described in items A to G, and must contain no less than 24 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction. The required topics are:

A.

those topics required in the orientation training required by part 4668.0075;

B.

observation, reporting, and documentation of client status and of the care or services provided;

C.

basic infection control;

D.

maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment;

E.

medication reminders;

F.

appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and skin care, the care of teeth, gums, and oral prosthetic devices, and assisting with toileting;

G.

adequate nutrition and fluid intake including basic meal preparation and special diets;

H.

communication skills;

I.

reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration;

J.

basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to an appropriate health care professional;

K.

recognition of and handling emergencies;

L.

physical, emotional, and developmental needs of clients, and ways to work with clients who have problems in these areas, including respect for the client, the client's property, and the client's family;

M.

safe transfer techniques and ambulation; and

N.

range of motion and positioning.

Subp. 3.

Competency evaluation.

The competency evaluation tests must be approved by the commissioner.

A.

To qualify to perform home health aide tasks, the person must pass the following:

(1)

a practical skill test, administered by a registered nurse, that tests the subjects described in subpart 2, items E, F, I, M, and N; and

(2)

a written, oral, or practical test of the topics listed in subpart 2, items A to D, G, H, and J to L.

B.

To qualify to perform home care aide tasks, the person must pass the competency evaluation for home health aide tasks, or the following:

(1)

a practical skill test, administered by a registered nurse, that tests the subjects described in subpart 2, items E and F; and

(2)

a written, oral, or practical test of the topics in subpart 2, items A to D and G.

Subp. 4.

Evidence of qualifications.

A licensee that provides the training and the competency evaluation required by this part shall provide each person who completes the training or passes the competency evaluation with written certification of satisfying this part.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.45; 144A.46; 144A.47; 144A.48

History:

17 SR 2454

Published Electronically:

July 3, 2013