N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 1001.04

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section He-M 1001.04 - Qualifications for Service Provision

(a) All persons who provide residential services shall be at least 18 years of age.

(b) Prior to providing services to individuals, a prospective provider shall have evidence of a negative mantoux tuberculin test or, if positive, evidence of follow-up conducted in accordance with the 2005 Center for Disease Control Guidelines. Such test shall have been completed within the previous 6 months.

(c) Prior to delivering services to an individual, a prospective provider shall have received orientation in the following areas:

(1) Rights as set forth in He-M 202 and He-M 310;

(2) The specific health-related requirements of each individual, including:

a. All current medical conditions, medical history, routine, and emergency protocols; and

b. Any special nutrition, dietary, hydration, elimination, or ambulation needs;

(3) Any specific communication needs;

(4) An overview of developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders, or both, as appropriate, including the local and state service delivery system;

(5) Any behavioral supports required of individuals served; and

(6) Any assistance individuals need to evacuate the residence in the case of emergency.

(d) Staff with no prior experience providing services directly to individuals shall not provide these services without direct oversight and support during the first 16 hours of providing services.

(e) Within the first 6 months of employment, each provider agency shall ensure that staff working in a community residence are trained in the following:

(1) Everyday health including personal hygiene, oral health, and mental health;

(2) The elements that contribute to quality of life for individuals, including support to:

a. Create and maintain valued social roles;

b. Build relationships; and

c. Participate in their local communities;

(3) Strategies to help individuals to learn useful skills;

(4) Behavioral support; and

(5) Consumer choice, empowerment, and self-advocacy.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 1001.04

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 1001) #5867, eff 9-1-94, EXPIRED: 9-1-00; amd by #6582, eff 9-19-97

New. #7681, eff 4-23-02; ss by #9696, INTERIM, eff 4-23-10, EXPIRES: 10-20-10; ss by #9776-A, eff 10-1-10

Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 45, Filed November 8, 2018, Proposed by #12650, Effective 10/24/2018, Expires 4/22/2028.