Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 113 - Regulations Governing the Licensing and Functioning of Assisted Housing Programs (includes Assisted Living Programs, Residential Care Facilities, and Private Non-Medical Institutions) (formerly 10-149 Ch. 113)
Level I - Private Non-Medical Institutions
Section 144-113-I-10 - Health Care and Access to Services
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
10.1 Medical and health care. The provider shall coordinate appropriate health care services and assist residents to access them. Each resident shall have access to a duly authorized licensed practitioner of his/her choice. Each resident shall have an annual physical, unless otherwise specified by his/her duly authorized licensed practitioner. [Class II]
10.2 Transportation. The facility shall provide or arrange transportation to medical and other appointments.
10.3 First aid kit. A first aid kit containing supplies for treatment of minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes or first-degree burns, shall be available in the facility. All staff shall be instructed in the use of any item in the kit.
10.4 Nursing services. Nursing services are to be provided by professional nurses pursuant to Title 32 M.R.S.A. §2102, subsection 2. This includes coordination and oversight of assisted living services by unlicensed assistive personnel.
10.5 Resident Assessment/Re-assessment. The facility shall use the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), or other assessment instrument as may be required by the agency providing the MaineCare funding.
