N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 803.06

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section He-E 803.06 - Adult Medical Day Services

(a) The following adult medical day services shall be provided as required by the participant's care plan:

(1) The services described in He-P 818.15;

(2) Maintenance level therapies;

(3) Medical supplies which are for general use or first aid purposes; and

(4) Transportation services in accordance with He-E 803.03(a) (7) .

(b) Specialized transportation shall:

(1) Be available on all of the days that the adult medical day program operates;

(2) Be provided in a manner that will accommodate each participant's attendance needs within the adult medical day program location's operating hours;

(3) Include assistance and supervision as needed and in a manner that maintains support as identified in the care plan, including, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Reminding the participant, prior to leaving his or her residence, to bring items needed for the day, such as eyeglasses, medications and clothing appropriate for the weather;

b. Physically assisting the participant to and from the vehicle;

c. Securing the participant in a seatbelt and stopping to resecure if necessary;

d. Providing reassurance as necessary and stopping to address any personal care needs that arise for the participant during the trip;

e. Physically assisting the participant from the vehicle into the adult medical day program location and back to the vehicle; and

f. Assisting the participant from the vehicle back into his or her residence;

(4) Be provided in vehicles that are:

a. Registered pursuant to Saf-C 500;

b. Inspected pursuant to Saf-C 3200; and

c. Insured for personal liability, and medical payments; and

(5) Be provided by individuals who:

a. Have a current and valid driver's license;

b. Are employees of the adult medical day program or other transportation provider, or volunteers under the supervision of the adult medical day program;

c. Have been given training by the adult medical day program with regard to their responsibilities; and

d. Are informed about participants' individual needs and safety concerns including those as described in (3) above.

(c) Adult medical day programs shall inform the transportation provider of any pertinent information at the time of the participant's pick up from the program.

(d) Adult medical day programs providing specialized transportation shall document the transportation services provided to the participant, including, but not limited to:

(1) The dates of service;

(2) The starting and ending locations;

(3) The name(s) of the drivers; and

(4) For each date of service, the type(s) of assistance provided to each participant.

N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 803.06

#7865, eff 5-1-03; ss by #9914, INTERIM, eff 5-1-11, EXPIRES: 10-28-11; ss by #10010, eff 10-28-11