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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all assisted living communities, an assisted living community with dementia care licensee shall develop and implement policies and procedures that address the following:
(a) Philosophy of how services are provided and implemented based upon the assisted living community licensee's values, mission, and promotion of person-centered care;
(b) Evaluation of behavioral symptoms and design of supports for intervention plans, including but not limited to nonpharmacological practices that are person-centered and evidence-informed;
(c) Exit seeking and egress prevention;
(d) Medication management pursuant to orders from a resident's health care practitioner;
(e) Staff training specific to dementia care;
(f) Description of life enrichment and activity programs;
(g) Description of family support and engagement programs;
(h) Incontinence care;
(i) Limit the use of public address and intercom systems to emergencies;
(j) Transportation to and from off-site medical appointments; and
(k) Safekeeping of residents' possessions.
(2) The policies and procedures shall be provided to residents and their legal and designated representatives at the time of move-in.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVII. Economic Security and Public Welfare § 194A.708.Additional policies and procedure requirements for assisted living community with dementia care licensees - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xvii-economic-security-and-public-welfare/ky-rev-st-sect-194a-708/
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