KATIE ADULT DAY CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

SUBJECT: Health Services

Reference: Minnesota Rules, part 9555.9710, subpart3, items A to E, 9555.9680,
subpart 2, item C
Document Number: 05-024.16
POLICY: The Center offers health services developed in consultation with a
registered nurse.
PROCEDURE:
1. A registered nurse provides consultation and review of the health services at least
monthly.
2. Health services include:
o Monitoring participants health status and reporting changes to the participants
caregiver and physician, and the Center Director.
o Educating and counseling participants on good health practices.
o Maintaining a listing of professional health resources available for referrals as
needed by participants.
o Developing policies and monitoring procedures for participant self-
administration of medications for training unlicensed personnel who provide
medication assistance; and
o Supervising staff distribution of medication and assistance with participant self-
administration of medication and ensuring compliance with 9555.9680, subpart
2, item C, which states: an employee, other than a physician, registered
pharmacist, RN, or LPN, who is responsible for medication assistance shall
provide a certificate verifying successful completion of a trained medication aid
program for unlicensed personnel approved by the MDH or shall be trained by a
RN to provide medication assistance in accordance with service and program
requirements.

Katie Adult Day Center Policies and Procedures Manual 05-024.16