RULES FOR PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN ARKANSAS

TABLE 1

Aide training for employees course and clinical work topics shall include, but not be limited to:

A) Body Functions; B) Body Mechanics & Safety Precautions; C) Communication Skills; D) Health conditions; E) Alzheimer's disease and dementia (4 hours) to include:

1) Communication Skills;

2) Problem solving with challenging behaviors;

3) Assistance with daily living; and

4) explanation of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia; F) Emergency recognition and procedures; G) Household safety and fire; H) Infection control; I) Ethical considerations and state law regarding Nurse delegation; J) Nutrition; K) Ambulation; L) Household services for healthcare to include basic housekeeping procedures and laundry; M) Bathing, shampooing, shaving; N) Personal grooming to include dressing and undressing; O) Meal preparation and clean up; P) Oral hygiene; Q) Normal range of motion; R) Toileting; S) Transfer techniques;

RULES FOR PRIVATE CARE AGENCIES IN ARKANSAS

1. T) Recordkeeping and documentation to include reporting changes to appropriate supervisor;
2. U) Role of caregiver in team; and
3. V) Nail and skin care.