North Dakota Administrative Code
Title 75 - Department of Human Services
Article 75-03 - Community Services
Chapter 75-03-21 - Licensing of Foster Homes for Adult
Section 75-03-21-08 - Provider qualifications

Universal Citation: ND Admin Code ยง 75-03-21-08

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024

1. The provider shall:

a. Be twenty-one years of age or older;

b. Live continuously in the facility;

c. Possess the physical health necessary to provide care;

d. Be literate and capable of understanding instructions and communicating in the English language;

e. Be free of communicable diseases;

f. Be in good physical health, emotionally and functionally stable, and not abusing drugs or alcohol;

g. Be a qualified service provider; and

h. Successfully complete criminal background check requirements as specified in North Dakota Century Code sections 50-11-02.4, 50-11-06.8, and 50-11-06.9.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, the provider shall also:

a. Provide evidence of competence in:
(1) The generally accepted procedure for infection control and proper handwashing methods;

(2) The generally accepted procedure for handling and disposing of body fluids;

(3) The generally accepted procedure for tub, shower, and bed bathing techniques;

(4) The generally accepted procedure for hair care techniques, bed and sink shampoo, and shaving;

(5) The generally accepted procedure for oral hygiene techniques of brushing teeth and cleaning dentures;

(6) The generally accepted procedure for caring for an incontinent resident;

(7) The generally accepted procedure for feeding or assisting a resident with eating;

(8) The generally accepted procedure for basic meal planning and preparation;

(9) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with the self-administration of medications;

(10) The generally accepted procedures and techniques, which include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, floor care, garbage removal, changing linens, and other similar tasks, for maintaining a kitchen, bathroom, and other rooms used by residents in a clean and safe condition;

(11) The generally accepted procedures in laundry techniques, which include mending, washing, drying, folding, putting away, ironing, and related work;

(12) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with bill paying and balancing a check book;

(13) The generally accepted procedure for dressing and undressing a resident;

(14) The generally accepted procedure for assisting with toileting;

(15) The generally accepted procedure for routine eye care;

(16) The generally accepted procedure for proper care of fingernails;

(17) The generally accepted procedure for caring for skin, including giving a back rub;

(18) The generally accepted procedure for turning and positioning a resident in bed;

(19) The generally accepted procedure for transfer using a belt, standard sit, bed to wheelchair;

(20) The generally accepted procedure for assisting a resident with ambulation; and

(21) The generally accepted procedure for making beds; or

b. Meet developmental disability competency standards for homes in which the responsible service provider is licensed according to chapter 75-04-01 and services are provided according to 75-04-07.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16, 50-11

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11-03

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