194A.708 Additional policy and procedure requirements for assisted living
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community with dementia care licensees.
(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.