Oversight agencies through a signed written agreement between the oversight agency’s executive director and the adult family care provider shall:

1. (a) Comply with these rules, which include:

   1. (1) Providing the services described in these rules;
   2. (2) Requesting a waiver for an adult family care provider or AFCR in accordance with He-P 813.25; and
   3. (3) Reporting based on the department’s quality assurance measures developed in accordance with RSA 126-A:4, IV;

2. (b) Monitor the AFCRs compliance with these rules which includes:

   1. (1) Identifying possible deficiencies pursuant to these rules to assist adult family care providers with necessary corrective action and to maintain compliance;
   2. (2) Conducting periodic announced or unannounced quality assurance visits, at least annually;
   3. (3) Complete criminal, motor vehicle, and BAAS registry checks for all adult household members prior to submission of the initial application; and
   4. (4) Notify the department within 7 days of a resident moving into an AFCR; and

3. (c) Provide the following supports:

   1. (1) Coordinate with adult family care providers to provide coverage for absences, both planned and in the event of an emergency;

   2. (2) Provide education and training as described in He-P 813.18(aa)-(ac), and as follows:

      1. a. Initial orientation training;
      2. b. Continuing education and training; and
      3. c. Medication supervision training in accordance with He-P 813.18;
   3. (3) Facilitate the transfer of residents due to revocations of certification, voluntary closure of AFCR, or immediate suspension of operation;
   4. (4) Develop a person-centered plan with the adult family care provider;
   5. (5) Approve personal safety plans prior to a resident being left unsupervised;
   6. (6) Conduct quarterly evaluations of physical and cognitive functioning of residents;
   7. (7) Quarterly discuss the progress notes of each resident with the adult family care provider; and
   8. (8) Assist with orders for medications from a licensed practitioner as needed.

Source. #8595, eff 4-1-06; ss by #9899-A, eff 3-29-11; ss by #12740, INTERIM, eff 3-20-19, EXPIRED: 9-16-19 New. #12934, eff 12-6-19