15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.29.2

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-46.29.2 - Home Health Aide Training Program

Home Health aides, employed by the home health agency shall have previous work experience as a nurses aide or home health aide and/or have completed a special program for home health aides. As a part of the orientation for home health aides, each home health agency employing unqualified home health aides shall develop and implement a training program for newly employed home health aides or require that the aide complete a program outside the agency that meet Medicare requirements regarding duration and subject matter. The aide training program shall be approved by the Department of Health. Each home health aide shall complete the basic training program prior to the provision of services in the home. Faculty for the training program shall consist of: A registered nurse to provide training in personal care services, and, as appropriate, physicians, dietitians, physical therapists, medical social workers, and other health personnel to provide training in the appropriate areas of health care. The following topics shall be included in the home health aide training program:

1. The role of the home health aide as a member of the health services team;

2. Instruction and supervised practice in personal care services of the sick at home, including personal hygiene and activities of daily living;

3. Principles of good nutrition and nutritional problems of the sick and elderly;

4. Preparation of meals including special diets;

5. Information on the process of aging and behavior of the aged;

6. Information on the emotional problems accompanying illness;

7. Principles and practices of maintaining a clean, healthy and safe environment;

8. What to report to the supervisor, and

9. Record keeping.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-46.29.2

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-71-13