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
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(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.