28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1A competency examination or training program must address at minimum confidentiality, consumer control/independent living, IADLs, recognizing changes, basic infection control, universal precautions, handling emergencies, documentation, recognizing/reporting abuse or neglect, and dealing with difficult behaviors.(28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements)
• 2For workers providing personal care, the exam/training must additionally address bathing/shaving/grooming/dressing, hair/skin/mouth care, ambulation/transferring, meal preparation/feeding, toileting, and assistance with self-administered medications.(28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements)
• 3The worker's file must document satisfactory completion of competency requirements (and a copy of any license/certification).(28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements)
• 4Prior to assigning or referring a direct care worker, the agency or registry must ensure the worker has a valid nurse's license, passed a qualifying competency examination, or completed a qualifying training program.(28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements)
• 5The agency or registry must review the worker's competency at least once per year after initial competency is established, and more frequently when a quality-of-care sanction is imposed.(28 Pa. Code § 611.55 - Competency requirements)