PDFWAC 388-829R-110

What health care assistance must an overnight planned respite provide a client?

The overnight planned respite services provider must provide the client the following health care assistance:
(1) Observe the client for changes in health, take appropriate action, and respond to emergencies;
(2) Manage medication assistance per chapter 246-888 WAC and administration per WAC 246-840-910 to 246-840-970 and DDA residential medication management requirements specified in the overnight planned respite services contract;
(3) Assist the client with any medical treatment prescribed by health professionals that does not require registered nurse delegation or professionally licensed services;
(4) Communicate directly with health professionals when needed; and
(5) Provide a balanced, nutritional diet.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.120, and 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4. WSR 16-17-003, § 388-829R-110, filed 8/4/16, effective 9/4/16.]