Section 27. Responsibilities Of Agency Personnel

Home health agencies utilizing any of the following personnel for provision of home care services must assure the responsibilities listed below are met. A. Primary service personnel: including, but not limited to, registered nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, shall: (1) provide necessary professional care and guidance within the scope of their licensure; (2) evaluate the home for its suitability for the patient/client’s care; (3) teach the patient/client and caregivers how to provide care; (4) develop, evaluate and coordinate the patient/client’s plan of care on a continuing basis; (5) inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient/client’s condition and needs; (6) perform an evaluation visit and follow-up visits as needed; (7) prepare clinical notes. B. Secondary service personnel: Other licensed personnel, including, but not limited to, respiratory therapists, licensed practical nurses, physical therapy assistants, certified occupational therapist assistants, shall: (1) provide services in accordance with an established plan of care and agency policies; (2) provide necessary professional care and guidance within the scope of their licensure; 8.370.22 NMAC 9 (3) prepare clinical notes; (4) evaluate the home for its suitability for the patient/client’s care; (5) teach the patient/client and caregiver how to provide care; (6) inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient/client’s condition and needs. C care and agency policies; (2) provide necessary professional care and guidance within the scope of their licensure; 8.370.22 NMAC 9 (3) prepare clinical notes; (4) evaluate the home for its suitability for the patient/client’s care; (5) teach the patient/client and caregiver how to provide care; (6) inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient/client’s condition and needs. C. Non-licensed personnel: Individuals, including, but not limited to, home health aides, homemakers, personal care attendants, shall: (1) provide personal care including assistance in the activities of daily living; (2) assist to maintain a safe and clean environment; (3) perform household services and other activities as assigned; (4) communicate with appropriate supervisor about changes or variations in the patient/client or home situation; (5) teach the patient/client and caregivers how to provide care, within the level of their competency; (6) prepare patient/client notes.