D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3905

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B3905 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

3905.1

Each home care agency shall have written operational policies and procedures that address the day-to-day operations of the agency. These policies and procedures shall be approved by the governing body and shall be available for review by appropriate government officials.

3905.2

Written policies and procedures shall be developed for, at a minimum, the following:

(a) Contractor agreements;

(b) Personnel;

(c) Admission and denials of admission;

(d) Discharges and referrals;

(e) Records retention and disposal;

(e) Patient rights and responsibilities;

(f) Complaint process;

(g) The provision of each service offered;

(h) Infection control; and

(i) Unusual incidents.

3905.3

Written policies and procedures should be readily available for use by staff at all times.

3905.4

Written policies and procedures shall be available to patients, prospective patients, and their designated representatives, upon request.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3905

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 2876 (March 19, 2004)