DHS 105.14(2)(p)1.1. The ADCC shall retain all records required under this section for 2 years, unless otherwise specified in this section. DHS 105.14(2)(p)2.2. Participant records shall be retained for 7 years following the date of a participant’s final discharge. DHS 105.14(2)(p)3.3. Employee records shall be retained for 3 years following a caregiver’s separation from employment at the ADCC. DHS 105.14(3)(a)1.1. ‘Qualifications.’ An operator shall be at least 21 years old and meet the caregiver background requirements under s. 50.065, Stats., and ch. DHS 12. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.b.b. Comply with the requirements set by the Federal 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act, and by the occupation, safety and health administration. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.d.d. Develop and implement written policies and procedures to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of property and injuries of unknown source as described in sub. (2) (m). DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.e.e. Report any change in participant group in writing to the department at least 30 days in advance of the anticipated change. The ADCC shall not implement the change until the operator receives written approval from the department. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.f.f. Report any change in the ADCC’s capacity in writing to the department. The operator shall not implement the change in capacity until the operator receives written approval from the department. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.g.g. Provide to each participant, the participant’s legal representative, or third party payer, a 30 day written notice of any change in the ADCC’s capacity or client group. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.h.h. Post the ADCC certification, any statement of deficiency, notice of revocation and any other notice of enforcement action in a public area that is visually and physically accessible. A statement of deficiency shall remain posted for 90 days following receipt. Notices of revocation or suspension of certification shall remain posted until a final determination is made. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.i.i. Prohibit the existence or continuation of any condition which creates or may create a substantial risk to the health, safety, well-being or welfare of any participant. DHS 105.14(3)(a)2.j.j. Ensure that the presence of other occupants does not adversely affect the health, safety, well-being or welfare of a participant. DHS 105.14(3)(b)1.1. ‘Qualifications.’ The program director of an ADCC shall be at least 21 years of age and have the capacity to respond to the needs of each participant and manage the day to day operations of the ADCC. The program director shall have at least one of the following qualifications: DHS 105.14(3)(b)1.a.a. An associate degree or higher from an accredited college in a health care related field. DHS 105.14(3)(b)1.b.b. At least 2 years’ experience working in a health care related field which served a population similar to the participant group at the ADCC. DHS 105.14(3)(b)2.a.a. Supervise the daily operation of the ADCC, including participant care and services, personnel, finances, and physical plant. DHS 105.14(3)(b)2.b.b. Provide the supervision necessary to ensure that each participant receive proper care and treatment, that their health and safety are protected and promoted, and that their rights are respected. DHS 105.14(3)(b)3.3. ‘Exemptions.’ The qualified program director of record at the ADCC, at the time this rule becomes effective, shall be exempt from the qualification requirements as specified in subd. 1. DHS 105.14(3)(b)4.4. ‘Program director absence.’ A qualified caregiver who is at least 18 years old shall be designated as in charge whenever the program director is absent from the ADCC. DHS 105.14(3)(c)(c) Caregiver. Each caregiver shall be at least 16 years old and have the skills, education, experience and ability to fulfill the caregiver’s job requirements. DHS 105.14(3)(d)1.1. ‘Caregiver background checks.’ The ADCC shall obtain a background check pursuant to s. 50.065, Stats., and ch. DHS 12, for any person who is, or is expected to be, an employee or contractor of the ADCC, who is or is expected to be under the control of the ADCC, and who has, or is expected to have, regular, direct contact with participants. DHS 105.14(3)(d)2.a.a. The ADCC shall obtain documentation from a physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse practitioner, or a licensed registered nurse indicating all employees have been screened for clinically apparent communicable diseases including tuberculosis. Screening for tuberculosis shall be conducted in accordance with current standards of practice. The screening and documentation shall be completed within 90 days before the start of employment or before assumption of duties in which the caregiver will have direct contact with any participant. The ADCC shall keep screening documentation confidential, except the department shall have access to the screening documentation for verification purposes. DHS 105.14(3)(d)2.b.b. Employees shall be re-screened for clinically apparent communicable diseases as described in this subdivision based on the likelihood of exposure to communicable diseases, including tuberculosis. DHS 105.14(3)(d)2.c.c. A person who has a communicable disease shall not be permitted to work or be present in the ADCC if the disease would present a risk to the health or safety of any participant. DHS 105.14(3)(e)1.1. A separate record for each employee shall be maintained and kept current. Employee records shall include, at minimum, all of the following information: DHS 105.14(3)(e)2.2. Employee records shall be available upon request at the ADCC for review by the department. DHS 105.14(4)(a)(a) Orientation. Before performing any job duties, all employees shall receive appropriate orientation to their job responsibilities and to the ADCC and its policies, including emergency and evacuation procedures, participant rights, and prevention and reporting any allegation of participant abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of participant property. DHS 105.14(4)(b)1.1. Within 90 days of employment, the ADCC shall provide, obtain or otherwise ensure each caregiver receives training in all the following areas: DHS 105.14(4)(b)1.a.a. Meeting the physical, social and mental health needs of each participant group served by an ADCC. Specific training shall include, as applicable, activities, safety risks, managing and responding to challenging behaviors, environmental considerations, disease processes, communication skills, and nutritional needs. DHS 105.14(4)(b)2.2. The ADCC shall provide, obtain, or otherwise ensure each caregiver receives and successfully completes specific task training prior to assuming these job duties, including all of the following: DHS 105.14(4)(b)2.a.a. Personal care training for all caregivers who provide assistance with activities of daily living. Training shall be appropriate to the care and services provided. Specific training topics may include toileting and incontinence care, mobility and transferring, eating, bathing, and dressing. DHS 105.14(4)(b)2.b.b. Standard precaution training for all caregivers who may be exposed to blood, body fluids or other moist body substances, including mucous membranes, non-intact skin, secretions, and excretions except sweat, whether or not they contain visible blood. DHS 105.14(4)(b)2.c.c. Medication administration and management training for all caregivers who manage, administer, or assist participants with prescribed or over-the-counter medications. DHS 105.14(4)(c)(c) Caregiver supervision. Until a caregiver has completed all required training, the caregiver shall be directly supervised by the program director or by a qualified caregiver. DHS 105.14(4)(d)(d) Continuing education. The program director and every caregiver shall receive at least 10 hours per calendar year of continuing education beginning with the first full calendar year of employment. Continuing education shall be relevant to the job responsibilities and shall include, at a minimum, all of the following: DHS 105.14(4)(e)1.1. The ADCC shall maintain documentation of orientation and all the applicable training under sub. (4) (a), (b), and (d). Documentation shall include the name of the employee, the name of the instructor, the dates of training, a description of the course content, and the length of the training. DHS 105.14(4)(e)2.2. Orientation, training, and hours of continuing education shall be documented in the employee’s file. DHS 105.14(5)(5) Participant enrollment, retention, and discharge. DHS 105.14(5)(a)1.1. No ADCC may serve more participants than the maximum participant capacity on its certification at any time during hours of operation. DHS 105.14(5)(a)2.2. No person under the age of 18 years may be enrolled as an ADCC participant, unless approved for enrollment by the department. Requests for approval to enroll a person under the age of 18 years shall be made in writing and shall include all of the following: DHS 105.14(5)(a)2.a.a. A statement from the referring physician stating the services required by the minor. DHS 105.14(5)(a)2.b.b. A statement from the program director certifying that the required services can be provided. DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.2. Upon acceptance into the program, the ADCC shall obtain and document all of the following information: DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.a.a. The participant’s full name, address, telephone number, date of birth and living arrangement. DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.b.b. The name, address and telephone number of the participant’s designated contact person, and legal representative, if any. DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.c.c. The name, address and telephone number of the participant’s primary physician. DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.d.d. Name and address of the referring or coordinating agency and case manager, if applicable. DHS 105.14(5)(b)2.e.e. Any of the participant’s advance directives, such as a power of attorney for health care, or a do-not-resuscitate order. DHS 105.14(5)(b)3.3. An enrollment agreement shall be signed by the participant or legal representative, if applicable, that includes a written description of the services to be provided, the cost of those services, and a statement that the participant’s rights have been received. DHS 105.14(5)(b)4.4. Within 90 days before or 7 days after enrollment, a physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse practitioner, or a licensed registered nurse shall screen each participant for clinically apparent communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, and document the results of the screening. All screenings and immunizations shall be conducted in accordance with current standards of practice. The ADCC shall maintain the screening documentation in each participant’s record. DHS 105.14(5)(c)1.1. The ADCC shall develop criteria for voluntary and involuntary discharge of a participant from the program and a procedure for appeal of an involuntary discharge by the participant or legal representative. DHS 105.14(5)(c)2.2. The ADCC may not involuntarily discharge a participant unless any of the following occurs: DHS 105.14(5)(c)2.c.c. The participant requires care that is inconsistent with the ADCC’s program description and beyond that which the ADCC is required to provide under the terms of the enrollment agreement and this section. DHS 105.14(5)(c)2.e.e. There is imminent risk of serious harm to the health or safety of the participant, other participants, or employees, as documented in the participant’s record.
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