Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 30 - KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Article 63 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES-LICENSING PROVIDERS OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
Section 30-63-24 - Individual health

Universal Citation: KS Admin Regs 30-63-24

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 39, September 26, 2024

(a) A provider shall assist each person served, as necessary, in obtaining the medical and dental services to which the person has access and that may be required to meet the person's specific health care needs, including the following:

(1) Scheduling and receiving preventative examinations and physicals;

(2) practicing for obtaining emergency services;

(3) developing individualized procedures for the administration of medications and other treatments, including training for self-medication or administration; and

(4) obtaining necessary supports, including adaptive equipment, and speech, hearing, physical, or occupational therapies, as appropriate.

(b) Non-licensed personnel shall administer medications and perform nursing tasks or activities in conformance with the provisions of K.S.A. 65-1124, and amendments thereto.

(c) A provider shall train staff who shall be responsible to implement the service provider's written policies and procedures for carrying out medication administration, including the following:

(1) Self-administration by any person;

(2) medication checks and reviews;

(3) emergency medical procedures; and

(4) any other health care task.

(d) Whenever two or more providers provide services to the same person, the providers shall work together to meet the health care needs of the person. The person, the guardian if one has been appointed, a member of the person's support network, or a provider may take the lead coordination role, and a designation of that person or entity shall be noted in the person-centered support plan.

(e) This regulation shall take effect on and after October 1, 1998.

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