N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024
Section 13:37-14.5 - Home care and hospice care training programs
(a) In addition to the curriculum training requirements of 13:37-14.4(g), the training program for a CHHA in home care or hospice care shall include instruction in:
1. The role of the CHHA, including:
i. Settings utilizing CHHAs;
ii. Role of the CHHA; and
iii. Legal and ethical considerations for the CHHA;
2. The foundations for working with the home care client, the family and significant others of the home care client and home care team members, including:
i. Communication with the client and the client's family and significant others;
ii. Barriers to communication;
iii. Communication with the home care team; and
iv. Maintaining relationships with the client and the client's family and significant others;
3. Foundations for a safe client environment, including:
i. General home safety;
ii. Fire safety;
iii. Personal safety and body mechanics;
iv. Infection control;
v. Emergencies; and
vi. Assistance with medications;
4. Home care considerations, including:
i. Food;
ii. Housekeeping;
iii. Use and care of medical equipment in the home;
iv. Cultural diversity; and
v. Death and dying;
5. Infant and child care, including:
i. Introduction to infant and child care; and
ii. Family dynamics;
6. The responsibility of an agency to the CHHA, including:
i. The supervision to be provided by a registered professional nurse;
ii. The agency's responsibility to comply with Federal and State employment laws;
iii. Mandatory taxes to be withheld by the agency;
iv. In-services provided to the homemaker-home health aide;
v. Job descriptions provided by the agency;
vi. Personnel policies of the agency;
vii. Service policies and procedures of the agency; and
viii. Agency policies on patient and family confidentiality; and
7. Board statutes and rules governing CHHA practice (N.J.S.A. 45:11-24 through 24.9 and N.J.A.C. 13:37-14 ).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.5

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 423(a), effective 3/7/2016