Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-57.11

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024
Rule 481-57.11 - Personnel
(1)Alcohol and drug use prohibited. No person under the influence of intoxicating drugs or alcoholic beverages shall be permitted to provide services in a residential care facility. (I, II)
(2)Job description. There shall be a written job description developed for each category of worker. The job description shall include the job title, responsibilities and qualifications. (Ill)
(3)Employee criminal record checks, child abuse checks and dependent adult abuse checks and employment of individuals who have committed a crime or have a founded abuse. The facility shall comply with the requirements found in Iowa Code section 135C.33 as amended by 2014 Iowa Acts, chapter 1040, and rule 481-50.9 (135C) related to completion of criminal record checks, child abuse checks, and dependent adult abuse checks and to employment of individuals who have committed a crime or have a founded abuse. (I, II, III)
(4)Personnel record. A personnel record shall be kept for each employee and shall include but not be limited to the following information about the employee: name and address, social security number, date of birth, date of employment, position, experience and education, references, results of criminal record checks, child abuse checks and dependent adult abuse checks, and date of discharge or resignation. (Ill)
(5)Supervision and staffing.
a. The facility shall provide sufficient staff to meet the needs of the residents served. (I, II, III)
b. Personnel in a residential care facility shall provide 24-hour coverage for residential care services. Personnel shall be awake at all times while on duty. (I, II, III)
c. Direct care staff shall be present in the facility unless all residents are involved in activities away from the facility. (I, II, III)
d. Staff shall be aware of and provide supervision levels based on the present needs of the residents in the staff's care. The facility shall document the supervision of residents who require more than general supervision, as defined by facility policy. (I, II, III)
e. The facility shall maintain an accurate record of actual hours worked by employees. (Ill)
(6)Physical examination and screening. Employees shall have a physical examination nolonger than 12 months prior to beginning employment and every four years thereafter. Screening and testing for tuberculosis shall be conducted pursuant to 481-Chapter 59. (I, II, III)
(7)Orders for medications and treatments. Orders for medications and treatments shall be correctly implemented by qualified personnel. (I, II, III)

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-57.11

ARC 0663C, IAB 4/3/2013, effective 5/8/2013
Amended by IAB December 10, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 12, effective 1/14/2015
Amended by IAB December 9, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 12, effective 1/13/2016