New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 22 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Section 8.370.22.33 - PLAN OF CARE
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.22.33
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Care of a patient/client by the agency must follow a written plan of care which is reviewed at least annually.
A. Medically directed care: An agency must follow a written plan of care established and periodically reviewed by a physician, and care continues under the supervision of a physician.
(1) The plan of care shall be developed in
consultation with appropriate agency staff and cover all pertinent diagnoses,
including but not limited to:
(a) mental
status;
(b) types of services and
equipment required;
(c) frequency
and duration of visits;
(d)
functional limitations;
(e)
activities permitted;
(f)
nutritional requirements;
(g)
medications and treatments;
(h)
safety measures to protect against injury;
(i) plans or goals for care;
(j) any other appropriate items.
(2) If a physician refers a
patient/client under a plan of care which cannot be completed until after an
evaluation visit, the physician must be consulted to approve additions or
modifications to the original plan.
(3) The plan of care must be reviewed by the
attending physician and home health agency personnel at least annually or as
often as the condition of the patient/client requires.
(4) Agency professional staff must promptly
alert the physician to any changes that suggest a need to alter the plan of
care.
(5) Conformance with
physician's orders:
(a) Drugs and treatments
shall be administered by agency staff only as ordered by the
physician.
(b) Licensed
professionals must immediately record and sign oral orders and obtain the
physician's countersignature.
(c)
For a patient/client receiving nursing services, all medications a
patient/client may be taking must be checked to identify possible ineffective
drug therapy, adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies and
contraindicated medications. Medication problems must be promptly reported to
the physician.
B. Non-medically directed care: An agency must follow a written plan of care, which includes goals and objectives appropriate to the patient/client being served, and which is established and reviewed at least annually by agency staff.
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