20 CAR § 400-1801 – Policies and procedures

(a) Separate policies must be written for social services and activity programs.
(b) They shall be individualized for the individual long-term care facility.
(c) They shall reflect the actual programs in operation at that facility.
(d) They shall provide:
1. (1) For the social and emotional needs of the residents; and
2. (2) Activities that encourage restoration and normal activity.
(e)
1. (1) The policy manual shall include a statement of the range of social services provided.
2. (2) When all needed services are not provided directly, the manual shall state how needed services shall be arranged.
(f) Procedures shall clearly outline the steps for:
1. (1) Identification of social and emotional needs; and
2. (2) The mechanism for meeting these needs.
(g) Procedures shall reflect, concerning resident social service records:
1. (1) Type of information to be obtained;
2. (2) Confidentiality of data and protection;
3. (3) Availability of data: who, when, how, and why; and
4. (4) Transmittal of data on referral.