Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 158.000 - Licensure of Adult Day Health Programs
Section 158.035 - Primary Care Provider Services

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.158

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) A Program shall only provide Services to a participant in accordance with current treatment orders from that participant's primary care provider.

(B) A Program shall maintain the business addresses, telephone number(s), and emergency contact information of each participant's primary care provider in each participant's health record. Emergency contact information shall be readily accessible to personnel on duty in case of emergencies.

(C) A Program may not enroll a participant unless said participant has had a physical examination within 12 months prior to enrollment which documents the following:

(1) Diagnoses and associated conditions;

(2) Known allergies;

(3) Pertinent findings of physical exam;

(4) Significant medical history;

(5) Assessment of physical capability, including ADL;

(6) Assessment of cognitive status; and

(7) TB screening.

(D) A Program shall obtain initial treatment orders or prescriptions from the participant's primary care provider that include the following:

(1) Medications;

(2) Special treatments or procedures;

(3) Rehabilitation services;

(4) Dietary needs;

(5) Assistance required with ADL; and

(6) Special requirements necessary for the participant's health or safety.

(E) A Program shall record the primary care provider's initial treatment orders in the participant's health record prior to enrollment.

(F) A Program shall maintain a record of all orders and prescriptions from primary care providers and other physicians in the participant's health record that pertain to services at the Program.

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