DHS 134.70(4)(c) (c) Respite care residents and recuperative care residents may bring medications into the facility as permitted by written policy of the facility.

DHS 134.70(5) (5) Physician visits. The requirements under s. DHS 134.66 (2) (b) for physician visits do not apply in the case of a respite care resident, except when the nursing assessment indicates there has been a change in the resident’s condition following admission, in which case the physician shall visit the resident if this appears indicated by the assessment of the resident.

DHS 134.70(6) (6) Pre-discharge planning conference.

DHS 134.70(6)(a) (a) For residents receiving recuperative care, a planning conference shall be conducted at least 10 days before the designated date of termination of the short-term care, except in an emergency, to determine the appropriateness of discharge or need for the resident to stay at the facility. At the planning conference a care plan shall be developed for a resident who is being discharged to home care or to another health care facility. If discharge is not appropriate, the period for recuperative care shall be extended, if it was originally less than 90 days, for up to the 90 day limit, or arrangements shall be made to admit the person to the facility for care that is not short-term, as appropriate.

DHS 134.70(6)(b) (b) Paragraph (a) takes the place of s. DHS 134.53 (4) (c) 1. and 2. for recuperative care residents.

DHS 134.70(7) (7) Records.

DHS 134.70(7)(a) (a) Contents. The medical record for each respite care resident and each recuperative care resident shall include, in place of the items required under s. DHS 134.47 (4):

DHS 134.70(7)(a)1. 1. The resident care plan prepared under sub. (2) (a) 2. or (b) 5.;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)2. 2. Admission nursing notes identifying pertinent problems to be addressed and areas of care to be maintained;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)3. 3. For recuperative care residents, nursing notes addressing pertinent problems identified in the resident care plan and, for respite care residents, nursing notes prepared by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to document the resident’s condition and the care provided;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)4. 4. Physicians’ orders;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)5. 5. A record of medications;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)6. 6. Any progress notes by physicians or other persons providing health care to the resident that document resident care and progress;

DHS 134.70(7)(a)7. 7. For respite care residents, a record of change in condition during the stay at the facility; and

DHS 134.70(7)(a)8. 8. For recuperative care residents, the physician’s discharge summary with identification of resident progress and, for respite care residents, the registered nurse’s discharge summary with notes of resident progress during the stay.

DHS 134.70(7)(b) (b) Location and accessibility. The medical record for each short-term care resident shall be kept with the medical records of other residents and shall be readily accessible to authorized representatives of the department.

DHS 134.70 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1988, No. 390, eff. 7-1-88.

subch. VI of ch. DHS 134 Subchapter VI — Physical Environment

DHS 134.71 DHS 134.71 Furniture, equipment and supplies.

DHS 134.71(1) (1) Furniture in resident care areas.

DHS 134.71(1)(a) (a) Beds.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)1. 1. The facility shall provide each resident with a separate bed of proper size and height for the convenience of the resident. The bed shall be in good repair and have a headboard of sturdy construction. Rollaway beds, day beds, cots, double-beds or folding beds may not be used.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)2. 2. Each bed shall be provided with a clean, comfortable mattress of appropriate size for the bed.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)3. 3. When required by the resident’s condition or age, or both, side rails shall be installed for both sides of the bed.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)4. 4. Each resident shall be provided at least one clean, comfortable pillow. Additional pillows shall be provided if requested by the resident or required by the resident’s condition.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)5. 5. Each bed shall have a mattress pad.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)6. 6. A moisture-proof mattress cover shall be provided for each mattress to keep the mattress clean and dry. A moisture-proof pillow cover shall be provided for each pillow to keep the pillow clean and dry.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)7. 7. A supply of sheets and pillow cases sufficient to keep beds clean and odor-free shall be stocked. At least 2 sheets and 2 pillow cases shall be furnished to each resident each week.

DHS 134.71(1)(a)8. 8. A sufficient number of blankets appropriate to the weather and seasonal changes shall be provided. Blankets shall be changed and laundered as necessary to maintain cleanliness.