WSR 09-05-098

PROPOSED RULES

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Aging and Disability Services Administration)

[ Filed February 18, 2009, 11:05 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 09-01-140.

     Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Amending and repealing sections in chapter 388-71 WAC, Home and community services and programs and chapter 388-106 WAC, Long-term care services.

     Hearing Location(s): Blake Office Park East, Rose Room, 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503 (one block north of the intersection of Pacific Avenue S.E. and Alhadeff Lane. A map or directions are available at http://www.dshs.wa.gov/msa/rpau/docket.html or by calling (360) 664-6094), on April 7, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.

     Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than April 8, 2009.

     Submit Written Comments to: DSHS Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 45850, Olympia, WA 98504-5850, delivery 4500 10th Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA 98503, e-mail DSHSRPAURulesCoordinator@dshs.wa.gov, fax (360) 664-6185, by 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2009.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Jennisha Johnson, DSHS rules consultant, by March 24, 2009, TTY (360) 664-6178 or (360) 664-6094 or by e-mail at johnsjl4@dshs.wa.gov.

     Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: DSHS is repealing and removing references to adult day health in chapters 388-71 and 388-106 WAC. The department is preparing for the elimination of adult day health, which will no longer be offered as a medicaid service due to budget restrictions.

     Reasons Supporting Proposal: See above.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Name of Proponent: Department of social and health services, governmental.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Anne Vanderbeek, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, (360) 725-2558; and Enforcement: Chris Imhoff, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, (360) 725-2272.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The preparation of a small business economic impact statement is not required, as no new costs will be imposed on small businesses or nonprofits.

     A cost-benefit analysis is required under RCW 34.05.328. A preliminary cost-benefit analysis may be obtained by contacting Anne Vanderbeek, Home and Community Services, P.O. Box 45600, Olympia, WA 98504-5600, phone (360) 725-2558, fax (360) 407-7582, e-mail VandeA@dshs.wa.gov.

February 13, 2009

Stephanie E. Schiller

Rules Coordinator

4070.5
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0702   Purposes and definitions.   (1) WAC 388-71-0702 through 388-71-0776 contain the eligibility requirements for medicaid-funded adult day care ((and adult day health services)). These rules also contain the requirements that apply to adult day care ((or day health)) centers that contract with ((the department)), an area agency on aging, or other department designee to provide ((medicaid)) services to department clients. Nothing in these rules may be construed as requiring the department, area agency on aging, or other designee to contract with an adult day care ((or day health)) center.

     (2) An adult day services program is a community-based program designed to meet the needs of adults with impairments through individual plans of care. This type of structured, comprehensive, nonresidential program provides a variety of health, social, and related support services in a protective setting. By supporting families and caregivers, an adult day services program enables the person to live in the community. An adult day services program assesses the needs of the persons served and offers services to meet those needs. The persons served attend on a planned basis. Nothing in this generic description of adult day services may be construed to modify the specific services or eligibility requirements referenced in the definition of adult day care ((and adult day health)).

     (3) The following definitions apply under WAC 388-71-0702 through 388-71-0774:

     (a) "Adult day care" means the services under WAC 388-71-0704 that are provided to clients who meet the eligibility requirement under WAC 388-71-0708.

     (b) "Adult day center" means an adult day care ((or adult day health center. A day care or day health)) center. For purposes of these rules, an adult day center is a center operating in a specific location, whether or not the center's owner also operates adult day centers in other locations.

     (c) (("Adult day health" means the services under WAC 388-71-0706 that are provided to clients who meet the eligibility requirements under WAC 388-71-0710.

     (d))) "Adult day services" is a generic term referring to adult day care ((and adult day health services)).

     (((e))) (d) "Client" means an applicant for or recipient of medicaid-reimbursed adult day services.

     (((f))) (e) "Participant" means clients and other persons receiving adult day services at an adult day center.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0702, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 06-05-022, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06)

WAC 388-71-0704   Adult day care -- Services.   Adult day care is a supervised daytime program providing core services as defined in WAC 388-106-0800. Core services are appropriate for adults with medical or disabling conditions that do not require the intervention or services of a registered nurse or licensed rehabilitative therapist acting under the supervision of the client's physician. The adult day care center must offer and provide on site the following core services. These core services must meet the level of care needed by the client as assessed by the department case manager for waiver funded clients and do not exceed the scope of services that the adult day care center is able to provide.

     (1) Assistance with activities of daily living:

     (a) Locomotion outside of room, locomotion in room, walk in room;

     (b) Body care;

     (c) Eating;

     (d) Repositioning;

     (e) Medication management that does not require a licensed nurse;

     (f) Transfer;

     (g) Toileting;

     (h) Personal hygiene at a level that ensures client safety while in attendance at the program; and

     (i) Bathing at a level that ensures client safety and comfort while in attendance at the program.

     (2) Social services on a consultation basis, which may include:

     (a) Referrals to other providers for services not within the scope of medicaid reimbursed adult day care services;

     (b) Caregiver support and education; or

     (c) Assistance with coping skills.

     (3) Routine health monitoring with consultation from a registered nurse that a consulting nurse acting within the scope of practice can provide with or without a physician's order. Examples include:

     (a) Obtaining baseline and routine monitoring information on client health status, such as vital signs, weight, and dietary needs;

     (b) General health education such as providing information about nutrition, illnesses, and preventative care;

     (c) Communicating changes in client health status to the client's caregiver;

     (d) Annual and as needed updating of the client's medical record; or

     (e) Assistance as needed with coordination of health services provided outside of the adult day care program.

     (4) General therapeutic activities that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order. These services are planned for and provided based on the client's abilities, interests, and goals. Examples include:

     (a) Recreational activities;

     (b) Diversionary activities;

     (c) Relaxation therapy;

     (d) Cognitive stimulation; or

     (e) Group range of motion or conditioning exercises.

     (5) General health education that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order, including but not limited to topics such as:

     (a) Nutrition;

     (b) Stress management;

     (c) Disease management skills; or

     (d) Preventative care.

     (6) A nutritional meal and snacks every four hours, including a modified diet if needed and within the scope of the program, as provided under WAC 388-71-0768;

     (7) Supervision and/or protection if needed for client safety;

     (8) Assistance with arranging transportation to and from the program; and

     (9) First aid and provisions for obtaining or providing care in an emergency. ((NOTE: If the client requires the intervention or services of a registered nurse or licensed rehabilitative therapist acting under the supervision of a physician, consider adult day health services.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 74.39A.010 and 74.39A.020. 06-05-022, § 388-71-0704, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 05-11-082, § 388-71-0704, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0704, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0724   Adult day services -- Contracting and rates.   (1) The department, or an area agency on aging (or other department designee) as authorized by the department, must determine that the adult day care ((or day health)) center meets the applicable adult day care ((or day health)) requirements and any additional requirements for contracting with the area agency on aging through a COPES contract ((or with the department through a medicaid provider contract. If a center is contracting for both day care and day health, requirements of both adult day services must be met)).

     (a) A prospective provider desiring to provide adult day services shall be provided an application form from the department or the area agency on aging.

     (b) The prospective provider will provide the area agency on aging with evidence of compliance with, or administrative procedures to comply with, the adult day service rules under this chapter.

     (c) The area agency on aging will conduct a site inspection of the adult day center and review of the requirements for contracting.

     (d) Within thirty days of completing the site visit, the area agency on aging will advise the prospective provider in writing of any deficiencies in meeting contracting requirements.

     (e) The area agency on aging will verify correction of any deficiencies within thirty days of receiving notice from the prospective provider that deficiencies have been corrected, before contracting can take place.

     (f) The area agency on aging will provide the department with a written recommendation as to whether or not the center meets contracting requirements.

     (2) Minimum application information required to apply for contract with the department, or an area agency on aging includes:

     (a) Mission statement, articles of incorporation, and bylaws, as applicable;

     (b) Names and addresses of the center's owners, officers, and directors as applicable;

     (c) Organizational chart;

     (d) Total program operating budget including all anticipated revenue sources and any fees generated;

     (e) Program policies and operating procedure manual;

     (f) Personnel policies and job descriptions of each paid staff position and volunteer position functioning as staff;

     (g) Policies and procedures meeting the requirements of mandatory reporting procedures as described in chapter 74.34 RCW to adult protective services for vulnerable adults and local law enforcement for other participants;

     (h) Audited financial statement;

     (i) Floor plan of the facility;

     (j) Local building inspection, fire department, and health department reports;

     (k) Updated TB test for each staff member according to local public health requirements;

     (l) Sample client case file including all forms that will be used; and

     (m) Activities calendar for the month prior to application, or a sample calendar if the day service provider is new.

     (3) The area agency on aging or other department designee monitors the adult day center at least annually to determine continued compliance with adult day care ((and/or adult day health)) requirements and the requirements for contracting with the department or the area agency on aging.

     (a) The area agency on aging will send a written notice to the provider indicating either compliance with contacting requirements or any deficiencies based on the annual monitoring visit and request a corrective action plan. The area agency on aging will determine the date by which the corrective action must be completed

     (b) The area agency on aging will notify the department of the adult day center's compliance with contracting requirements or corrected deficiencies and approval of the corrective action plan for continued contracting.

     (4) Adult day care services are reimbursed on an hourly basis up to four hours per day. Service provided four or more hours per day will be reimbursed at the daily rate.

     (5) Payment rates are established on an hourly and daily basis for adult day care centers as may be adopted in rule. Rate adjustments are determined by the state legislature. Providers seeking current reimbursement rates can refer to SSPS billing instructions.

     (6) Rates as of July 1, 2002, are as follows:


Counties COPES Adult Day Care
Daily Rate Hourly Rate
King $36.48 $9.10
Benton, Clark, Franklin, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, & Yakima $32.45 $8.11
All other counties $30.75 $7.69

     (((7) Payment rates are established on a daily basis for adult day health centers as may be adopted in rule. Rate adjustments are determined by the state legislature. Providers seeking current reimbursement rates can refer to MAA billing instructions or http://maa.dshs.wa.gov.

     (8) Rates as of July 1, 2002, are as follows:))


((Counties)) ((Day Health Daily))
((King)) (($47.48))
((Benton, Clark, Franklin, Island, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, & Yakima)) (($43.06))
((All other counties)) (($40.68))

     ((A one-time only initial intake evaluation provided by an adult day health center, including development of a negotiated care plan, is reimbursed at an established rate as may be adopted in rule. The rate as of July 1, 2002 is eighty-nine dollars and thirty-eight cents. Rate adjustments are determined by the state legislature. Separate reimbursement is not available for subsequent evaluations.))

     (((9))) (7) Transportation to and from the program site is not reimbursed under the adult day care rate. Transportation arrangements are made with locally available transportation providers or informal resources.

     (((10) Transportation to and from the program site is not reimbursed under the adult day health rate. Transportation arrangements for eligible medicaid clients are made with local medicaid transportation brokers, informal providers, or other available resources per chapter 388-546 WAC.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0724, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0728   Coordination of services.   (1) ((A COPES-eligible client may receive adult day care services on some days and adult day health services on different days if the service plan documents which level of service is to be provided on which days. However, core services must be provided on all days that adult day health skilled services are provided, and reimbursement is limited to the day health rate on days that day health services are provided.

     (2))) Clients receiving services from the department in an adult family home, boarding home, or other licensed community residential facility may not receive COPES-funded adult day care((, but may receive medicaid adult day health services when the skilled nursing or rehabilitative services are approved by the client's case manager as part of the client's service plan)).

     (((3))) (2) A licensed boarding home providing department-approved day care under chapter 388-78A WAC is subject to any applicable provisions of that chapter and is also subject to the rules under this chapter if the facility contracts with an area agency on aging or the department to provide COPES or other medicaid-funded adult day services.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0728, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0730   Senior Citizens Services Act/Respite care.   (1) Except as provided under this section, the adult day services rules under this chapter do not apply to adult day care ((or day health)) services funded under chapters 74.38 and 74.41 RCW.

     (2) An area agency on aging that elects to provide adult day services using Senior Citizens Services Act funding under chapter 74.38 RCW or respite care funding under chapter 74.41 RCW must contract with an adult day center that meets all administrative and facility requirements under WAC 388-71-0736 through 388-71-0774.

     (3) The adult day care ((or day health)) services funded under chapters 74.38 or 74.41 RCW must be the same as the day care services required under WAC 388-71-0704 ((or the day health services required under WAC 388-71-0706)). The area agency on aging may require additional services by contract.

     (4) The area agency on aging may, by contract, establish eligibility and assessment requirements for day care ((or day health services)) in accordance with locally identified needs. However, funding provided under chapters 74.38 or 74.41 RCW may only be used to meet the needs of individuals who are not eligible for adult day care under WAC 388-71-0708 ((or for adult day health under WAC 388-71-0710)), or who are eligible for those services and are not receiving them because of funding limitations.

     (5) Nothing in this section or chapter may be construed as requiring an area agency on aging to contract with an adult day center, whether or not the center has a COPES or other medicaid contract. Nor may anything in this section or chapter be construed as creating an entitlement to state-funded adult day services authorized under chapters 74.38 and 74.41 RCW.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0730, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0732   Hearing rights.   (1) If the department or area agency on aging denies, terminates, or reduces an individual client's adult day care ((or day health)) services, the client has the right to a fair hearing as provided under chapter 388-02 WAC.

     (2) An adult day care ((or day health)) center has those hearing or dispute resolution rights that are afforded under RCW 43.20B.675 and the center's contract with the area agency on aging or the department. ((An adult day health center has any other applicable hearing or dispute resolution rights under chapter 388-502 WAC.

     (3) Adult day health centers are subject to all applicable provisions of chapter 388-502 WAC, and the department's aging and adult services administration may exercise the department's authority under that chapter to the same extent as the medical assistance administration.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0732, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-02-064, filed 1/4/05, effective 2/4/05)

WAC 388-71-0734   Limiting expenditures.   (1) In order to provide adult day services within the limits of available funding, the department may limit services when program expenditures exceed the budget appropriation or when limiting services is required to prevent expenditures from exceeding the appropriation.

     (2) ((When adult day health program expenditures exceed available funding, the department may limit adult day health services based on the four care level system as determined through the established department assessment and described in chapter 388-105 WAC.

     (a) Using the care level determined by the department assessment tool, the department will limit adult day services on a statewide basis to clients whose total scores exceed the assessed need level identified by the department as necessary to provide adult day health services to the extent of available funding.

     (b) At least thirty days before implementing the limitation on services under this subsection, the department will notify the area agencies on aging, adult day health centers, and the affected adult day health clients that services are being limited and for what period of time the limitation is estimated to remain in effect.

     (c) For purposes of RCW 74.08.080, the reduction in services shall be deemed an assistance adjustment for an entire class of recipients that is required by state laws prohibiting the department from expending funds in excess of appropriations.

     (3))) The department may adopt additional or alternative rules to control costs, such as, but not limited to, imposing a moratorium on contracting with new adult day centers, limiting services to clients based on level of care need, or reducing the numbers of days per week that clients may receive services.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.200, 74.09.520, 74.39A.030. 05-02-064, § 388-71-0734, filed 1/4/05, effective 2/4/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0734, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0746   Adult day center -- Documentation.   (1) Entries in the client's record must be typewritten or legibly written in ink, dated, and signed by the recording person with his/her title. Identification of the author may be a signature, initials, or other unique identifier within the requirements of applicable licensing standards and center policy.

     (2) Progress notes must be chronological, timely, and recorded ((at least weekly by adult day health centers and)) at least monthly by adult day care centers. Client dates of attendance are to be kept daily.

     (3) ((Consultation and/or care plan reviews must be dated and initialed by the physician or other authorizing practitioner who reviewed them. If the reports are presented electronically, there must be representation of review by the ordering practitioner.

     (4))) Documentation of medication use must include the name of the medication, dosage, route of administration, site of injection if applicable, and signature or initials of the person administering the medication, title, and date.

     (((5))) (4) The record must be legible to someone other than the writer.

     (((6) Department-contracted adult day health centers must comply with all other applicable documentation requirements under WAC 388-502-0020.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0746, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 03-06-024, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03)

WAC 388-71-0752   Adult day center -- Staffing requirements.   (1) Staff selection is dependent on participant needs, program design, and contracting requirements. The center must have the proper balance of professionals and paraprofessionals or nonprofessionals to adequately meet the needs of participants. Services must be delivered by those with adequate professional training. A staff person can have multiple functions, such as an administrator who is also responsible for providing nursing services or social services.

     (2) To ensure continuity of direction and supervision, there must be a clear division of responsibility between the governing body and the adult day center administrator.

     (3) The administrator must be given full authority and responsibility to plan, staff, direct, and implement the program. The administrator must also have the responsibility for establishing collaborative relations with other community organizations to ensure necessary support services to participants and their families/caregivers.

     (4) The administrator must be on site to manage the center's day-to-day operations during hours of operation. If the administrator is responsible for more than one site, or has duties not related to adult day center administration or provision of services, a program director must be designated for each additional site and must report to the administrator.

     (5) The administrator must be responsible for the development of a written plan of operation with approval of the governing body and the development, coordination, supervision, fiscal control, and evaluation of services provided through the adult day center.

     (6) A nurse or personnel trained in first aid and CPR must be on hand whenever participants are present.

     (7) Background checks pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 and 43.43.832 must be performed for all applicants hired, existing employees, and volunteers. Unsupervised access to participants is prohibited until a background check has been completed and the employee's suitability for employment has been determined.

     (8) Required credentials must be verified to ensure that they are current and in good standing for licensed and certified staff.

     (9) Adult day centers may utilize a range of staff under contract or consulting from a larger parent organization or from a private entity to provide services.

     (10) Staff commonly utilized by ((both)) adult day care ((and adult day health)) centers must meet the following requirements:

     (a) An activity coordinator must have a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field and one year of experience (full-time equivalent) in social or health services; or an associate degree in recreational therapy or a related field plus two years of appropriate experience; or three years of paid experience in an activity program and expertise with the population served at the center.

     (b) The nurse must be a registered nurse (RN) with valid state credentials and have at least one-year applicable experience (full-time equivalent). In addition to a registered nurse, an adult day center can utilize a licensed practical nurse (LPN), but the LPN must be supervised in compliance with all applicable nurse practice acts and standards. The LPN must have valid state credentials and at least one-year applicable experience (full-time equivalent).

     (c) The social services professional must have a master's degree in social work, gerontology, or other human services field, or counseling and at least one year of professional work experience (full-time equivalent), or a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and two years of experience in a human services field.

     (d) Program assistant/aides or personal care aides must have one or more years of experience (full-time equivalent) in working with adults in a health care or social service setting.

     (e) Consultants from a larger parent organization without formal contracts may be utilized whenever the center is part of a larger organization that has the ability to provide professional services within the larger framework.

     (f) Consultants, with appropriate, valid state credentials may be utilized as needed to meet the requirements outlined in this chapter.

     (g) Secretary/bookkeepers must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent and skills and training to carry out the duties of the position.

     (h) If the adult day center provides transportation drivers must have a valid and appropriate state driver's license, a safe driving record, and training in first aid and CPR. The driver must meet all state requirements for licensure or certification.

     (i) Volunteers may be individuals or groups who desire to work with adult day center clients and must take part in program orientation and training. Volunteers and staff must mutually determine the duties of volunteers. Duties to be performed under the supervision of a staff member must either supplement staff in established activities or provide additional services for which the volunteer has special talents. Volunteers will be included in the staff ratio only when they conform to the same standards and requirements as paid staff, meet the job qualification standards of the organization, and have designated responsibilities.

     (j) Dietitians must be certified with valid state credentials and have a minimum of one year applicable experience (full-time equivalent).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.057, 74.04.200, 74.08.090, 74.09.520, and 74.39A.030. 03-06-024, § 388-71-0752, filed 2/24/03, effective 7/1/03.]


REPEALER

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
WAC 388-71-0706 Adult day health -- Services.
WAC 388-71-0710 Adult day health -- Eligibility.
WAC 388-71-0712 Adult day health -- Skilled nursing.
WAC 388-71-0714 Adult day health -- Rehabilitative therapy.
WAC 388-71-0720 Adult day health -- Assessment and service plan.
WAC 388-71-0722 Adult day health -- Negotiated care plan.
WAC 388-71-0726 Adult day health transportation.
WAC 388-71-0758 Adult day health -- Staffing requirements.

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-12-023, filed 5/29/08, effective 7/1/08)

WAC 388-106-0015   What long-term care services does the department provide?   The department provides long-term care services through programs that are designed to help you remain in the community. These programs offer an alternative to nursing home care (which is described in WAC 388-106-0350 through 388-106-0360). You may receive services from any of the following:

     (1) Medicaid personal care (MPC) is a medicaid state plan program authorized under RCW 74.09.520. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care in their own home or in a residential facility.

     (2) Community options program entry system (COPES) is a medicaid waiver program authorized under RCW 74.39A.030. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care in their own home or in a residential facility.

     (3) Medically needy residential waiver (MNRW) is a medicaid waiver program authorized under RCW 74.39.041. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care in a residential facility.

     (4) Medically needy in-home waiver (MNIW) is a medicaid waiver program authorized under RCW 74.09.700. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care in their own home.

     (5) Chore is a state-only funded program authorized under RCW 74.39A.110. Grandfathered clients may receive assistance with personal care in their own home.

     (6) Volunteer chore is a state-funded program that provides volunteer assistance with household tasks to eligible clients.

     (7) Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) is a medicaid/medicare managed care program authorized under 42 CFR 460.2. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care and medical services in their own home, in residential facilities, and in adult day ((health)) centers.

     (8) ((Adult day health is a supervised daytime program providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy services in addition to core services outlined in WAC 388-106-0800.

     (9))) Adult day care is a supervised daytime program providing core services, as defined under WAC 388-106-0800.

     (((10))) (9) GAU-funded residential care is a state-funded program authorized under WAC 388-400-0025. Clients eligible for this program may receive personal care services in an adult family home or an adult residential care facility.

     (((11))) (10) Residential care discharge allowance is a service that helps eligible clients to establish or resume living in their own home.

     (((12))) (11) Private duty nursing is a medicaid service that provides an alternative to institutionalization in a hospital or nursing facility setting. Clients eligible for this program may receive at least four continuous hours of skilled nursing care on a day to day basis in their own home.

     (((13))) (12) Senior Citizens Services Act (SCSA) is a program authorized under chapter 74.38 RCW. Clients eligible for this program may receive community-based services as defined in RCW 74.38.040.

     (((14))) (13) Respite program is a program authorized under RCW 74.41.040 and WAC 388-106-1200. This program provides relief care for unpaid family or other caregivers of adults with a functional disability.

     (((15))) (14) Programs for persons with developmental disabilities are discussed in chapter 388-823 through 388-853 WAC.

     (((16))) (15) Nursing facility.

     (((17))) (16) New Freedom consumer directed services (NFCDS) is a medicaid waiver program authorized under RCW 74.39A.030.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.09.520. 08-12-023, § 388-106-0015, filed 5/29/08, effective 7/1/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 74.39A.030. 06-16-035, § 388-106-0015, filed 7/25/06, effective 8/25/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520, 74.39A.010 and 74.39A.020. 06-05-022, § 388-106-0015, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 42 C.F.R. 441.302(a), Social Security Act, Section 1915(c) waiver rules, 42 C.F.R. 438. 05-19-045, § 388-106-0015, filed 9/15/05, effective 10/16/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 05-11-082, § 388-106-0015, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 08-12-023, filed 5/29/08, effective 7/1/08)

WAC 388-106-0070   Will I be assessed in CARE?   You will be assessed in CARE if you are applying for or receiving DDD services, COPES, MNIW, MNRW, MPC, chore, respite, ((adult day health,)) GAU-funded residential care, PACE, private duty nursing, New Freedom or long-term care services within the WMIP program.

     If you are under the age of eighteen and within thirty calendar days of your next birthday, CARE determines your assessment age to be that of your next birthday.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090 and 74.09.520. 08-12-023, § 388-106-0070, filed 5/29/08, effective 7/1/08; 07-24-026, § 388-106-0070, filed 11/28/07, effective 1/1/08; 07-10-024, § 388-106-0070, filed 4/23/07, effective 6/1/07; 05-11-082, § 388-106-0070, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-11-082, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05)

WAC 388-106-0800   What adult day care services may I receive?   You may receive the following services in an adult day care:

     (1) Core services, which include assistance with:

     (a) Locomotion outside of room, locomotion in room, walk in room;

     (b) Body care;

     (c) Eating;

     (d) Repositioning;

     (e) Medication management that does not require a licensed nurse;

     (f) Transfer;

     (g) Toileting;

     (h) Personal hygiene at a level that ensures your safety and comfort while in attendance at the program; and

     (i) Bathing at a level that ensures your safety and comfort while in attendance at the program.

     (2) Social services on a consultation basis, which may include:

     (a) Referrals to other providers for services not within the scope of medicaid reimbursed adult day care services;

     (b) Caregiver support and education; or

     (c) Assistance with coping skills.

     (3) Routine health monitoring with consultation from a registered nurse that a consulting nurse acting within the scope of practice can provide with or without a physician's order. Examples include:

     (a) Obtaining baseline and routine monitoring information on your health status, such as vital signs, weight, and dietary needs;

     (b) General health education such as providing information about nutrition, illnesses, and preventative care;

     (c) Communicating changes in your health status to your caregiver;

     (d) Annual and as needed updating of your medical record; or

     (e) Assistance as needed with coordination of health services provided outside of the adult day care program.

     (4) General therapeutic activities that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order. These services are planned for and provided based on your abilities, interests, and goals. Examples include:

     (a) Recreational activities;

     (b) Diversionary activities;

     (c) Relaxation therapy;

     (d) Cognitive stimulation; or

     (e) Group range of motion or conditioning exercises.

     (5) General health education that an unlicensed person can provide or that a licensed person can provide with or without a physician's order, including but not limited to topics such as:

     (a) Nutrition;

     (b) Stress management;

     (c) Disease management skills; or

     (d) Preventative care.

     (6) A nutritional meal and snacks are provided every four hours, including a modified diet if needed and within the scope of the program, as provided under WAC 388-71-0768;

     (7) Supervision and/or protection if needed for your safety;

     (8) Assistance with arranging transportation to and from the program; and

     (9) First aid and provisions for obtaining or providing care in an emergency. ((NOTE: If you require the intervention or services of a registered nurse or licensed rehabilitative therapist acting under the supervision of your physician, consider adult day health services.))

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 05-11-082, § 388-106-0800, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 05-11-082, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05)

WAC 388-106-1215   Who may provide respite care services?   Respite care providers include, but are not limited to the following:

     (1) Nursing homes (chapter 388-97 WAC).

     (2) Adult day ((services, which includes adult day care and adult day health)) centers.

     (3) Home health/care agencies.

     (4) Hospitals.

     (5) Licensed residential care facilities such as boarding homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities.

     (6) Providers such as volunteer chore workers, senior companions, and individual providers.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.09.520. 05-11-082, § 388-106-1215, filed 5/17/05, effective 6/17/05.]


REPEALER

     The following sections of the Washington Administrative Code are repealed:
WAC 388-106-0810 What adult day health services may I receive?
WAC 388-106-0815 Am I eligible for adult day health?

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