Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.2413

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 400.2413 - Residents; personal care

Rule 413.

(1) A congregate facility shall provide care and maintenance to its residents including either or both personal care and supervision as appropriate. Supervision means guidance of an individual as he carries out activities of daily living, including reminding a resident to maintain his medication schedule as directed by his physician, reminding him of important activities to be carried out, assisting him in keeping appointments and being aware of his general whereabouts even though he may travel independently about the community. Personal care means continuous attendance by a responsible person to render personal assistance with dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, and maintenance of medication schedule as directed and supervised by the individual's physician and being aware of the individual's specific whereabouts at all times, including his presence in outside activities. Specifically, personal care shall include, as required, care of the skin, mouth, teeth, hands, feet, eyes, and hair.
(2) A resident shall receive a bath or shower weekly and be afforded the opportunity for daily bathing.
(3) A resident shall be offered facilities for shaving daily.
(4) A resident shall be afforded opportunities to obtain haircuts, hairsets, or other hair grooming processes.
(5) A resident shall be afforded the opportunity, encouraged, and instructed to dress as fashion, cleanliness, and the season warrants.
(6) A resident shall be given assistance or trained in the use of prosthesis as appropriate.
(7) A resident's dignity and privacy shall be respected in all areas. Female residents requiring assistance in activities such as dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene shall be assisted by or in the presence of another female.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.2413

1954 ACS 82, Eff. Feb. 1, 1975; 1979 AC