1. (1) The provider shall assure each individual of appropriate health care by providing or arranging for:

   1. (a) a primary physician for each resident to provide for health needs;
   2. (b) at least an annual health check-up;
   3. (c) a primary dentist for each resident for at least annual check-ups;
   4. (d) family planning, counseling, mental health and other consultation when appropriate;
   5. (e) medication administration as authorized by 53-19-112 (3) , MCA, and as prescribed;
   6. (f) modified and therapeutic diets as prescribed;
   7. (g) procedures for the detection of signs of injury, disease, abuse;
   8. (h) drinking water throughout each day;
   9. (i) a variety of foods which meet the nutritional needs of the residents adjusted for age, sex and activity;
   10. (j) developing, reviewing and recording weekly menus of meals served;
   11. (k) adequate meals in a family style manner, as appropriate to the individual residents, three times a day;
   12. (l) snacks at appropriate times each day;
   13. (m) a shower or tub bath daily at the most independent level possible and with due regard for privacy;
   14. (n) residents to brush their teeth daily; and
   15. (o) written procedures for emergency medical care.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 53-19-112, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 53-19-112, MCA

History: NEW, 1985 MAR p. 1774, Eff. 11/15/85; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 667.