Section He-W 552.08 - Provider and PCA Responsibilities(a) The provider shall:(1) Ensure that the recipient receives independent living skills training as stated in the recipient's individualized independent living plan of care;(2) Coordinate independent living resources and supports; and(3) Perform ongoing assessments to evaluate the recipient's psychosocial, physical, and environmental status to prevent hospitalization and to promote wellness.(b) The PCA shall document a detailed written or electronic daily record to include: (1) Specific tasks performed;(2) Condition and changes in condition or status of the recipient, such as a reported or observed change in sleep patterns, an injury, or development of a decubitus ulcer; and(3) The dates worked, total number of hours or 15-minute units worked for each day, including the in and out times.(c) When the PCA has concerns regarding the recipient's health, they shall: (1) Raise the concerns with the recipient;(2) Note the concerns in their daily report; and(3) If raising the concern with the recipient does not alleviate the concern, bring the concern to the attention of the RN employed by the provider to oversee the recipient's care.(d) When the PCA brings a concern to the attention of the RN in accordance with (c)(3), the RN shall follow-up and document the outcome in the provider's record for the recipient.N.H. Admin. Code § He-W 552.08
#10676, eff 9-26-14 (from He-W 552.03)
Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 41, Filed October 9, 2014, Proposed by #10676, Effective 9/26/2014, Expires 9/26/2024.Amended by Number 2, Filed January 9, 2025, Proposed by #14154, Effective 12/21/2024, Expires 12/21/2034.