Illinois Administrative Code
Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 146 - SPECIALIZED HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Subpart E - SUPPORTIVE LIVING PROGRAM (SLP) SETTINGS WITH DEMENTIA CARE UNITS
Section 146.640 - Services
Universal Citation: 89 IL Admin Code ยง 146.640
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Medication Administration and Oversight
1) Residents of
the dementia care unit shall not be allowed to self-administer
medications.
2) At a minimum, SLF
medication management services shall include set up, verbal reminders, and
documentation by CNA or licensed nurse, as applicable, that medication was
taken or refused.
3) All medication
administration shall be delivered by a licensed nurse.
b) Social and Recreational Programming
1) Activities shall be suitable for residents
with dementia, and may be shared with residents in the general SLF as
appropriate.
2) Activities for
residents of the dementia care unit shall be carried out no less than three
times a day.
3) Activities shall
include group socialization with the SLF and in the larger community.
c) Daily Checks
The SLF shall implement a system to check on the welfare of each dementia care unit resident no less than three times a day, at least once per shift.
d) Delivery of Mail
The SLF may develop its own policy for mail delivery by having SLF staff deliver mail to the dementia care unit or arranging for a specific time for residents to pick up their mail with staff supervision.
e) Smoking
Residents of the dementia care unit who smoke shall be supervised when smoking in accordance with SLF policy.
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