Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1Providers must maintain a clinical record per individual (per rule 5160-44-31) including identifying/medical information, the ODM 02389/02390 forms, service documentation with dated signatures within three business days, and medication reconciliation logs.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 2For schedule II-V drugs, the attendant must count medications during the first visit, recount and reconcile at least monthly on a log in the clinical record, and notify the authorizing health care professional in writing within twenty-four hours if medication is missing or cannot be reconciled.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 3Home care attendants must successfully complete an ODH-approved competency evaluation program (or an equivalent listed training) and, where applicable, be active/in good standing on the Ohio nurse aide registry before providing services.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 4An RN must conduct a home care attendant service visit every ninety days, with at least two of the visits per year conducted in person.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 5Attendants must maintain medications in their original labeled container matching the ODM 02389 authorization form, with a dispensing date within the prior twelve months.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 6Home care attendants must complete and maintain first aid certification and CPR certification, each from a class that is not solely internet-based with hands-on training and a successful return demonstration.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 7Schedule II-V drugs must be stored separately, secured, and locked at all times when not being administered.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)
• 8The attendant and RN must document the activities of each visit in the clinical record of the individual served.(Rule 5160-44-27 | NF-based level of care HCBS programs: home care attendant services)