Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
Section 75-03-21-08 - Provider qualifications1. The provider shall: a. Be twenty-one years of age or older;b. Live continuously in the facility;c. Possess the physical health necessary to provide care; d. Be literate and capable of understanding instructions and communicating in the English language;e. Be free of communicable diseases;f. Be in good physical health, emotionally and functionally stable, and not abusing drugs or alcohol;g. Be a qualified service provider; andh. Successfully complete criminal background check requirements as specified in North Dakota Century Code sections 50-11-02.4, 50-11-06.8, and 50-11-06.9.2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, the provider shall also:a. Provide evidence of competence in:(1) The generally accepted procedure for infection control and proper handwashing methods;(2) The generally accepted procedure for handling and disposing of body fluids;(3) The generally accepted procedure for tub, shower, and bed bathing techniques;(4) The generally accepted procedure for hair care techniques, bed and sink shampoo, and shaving;(5) The generally accepted procedure for oral hygiene techniques of brushing teeth and cleaning dentures;(6) The generally accepted procedure for caring for an incontinent resident;(7) The generally accepted procedure for feeding or assisting a resident with eating;(8) The generally accepted procedure for basic meal planning and preparation;(9) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with the self-administration of medications;(10) The generally accepted procedures and techniques, which include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, floor care, garbage removal, changing linens, and other similar tasks, for maintaining a kitchen, bathroom, and other rooms used by residents in a clean and safe condition;(11) The generally accepted procedures in laundry techniques, which include mending, washing, drying, folding, putting away, ironing, and related work;(12) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with bill paying and balancing a check book;(13) The generally accepted procedure for dressing and undressing a resident;(14) The generally accepted procedure for assisting with toileting;(15) The generally accepted procedure for routine eye care;(16) The generally accepted procedure for proper care of fingernails;(17) The generally accepted procedure for caring for skin, including giving a back rub;(18) The generally accepted procedure for turning and positioning a resident in bed;(19) The generally accepted procedure for transfer using a belt, standard sit, bed to wheelchair;(20) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with ambulation; and(21) The generally accepted procedure for making beds; orb. Meet developmental disability competency standards for homes in which the responsible service provider is licensed according to chapter 75-04-01 and services are provided according to 75-04-07.N.D. Admin Code 75-03-21-08
Effective May 1, 1992; amended effective May 1, 1995; April 1, 1999;September 1, 2004; October 1, 2012.General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16, 50-11
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11-03