N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:37-14.5 - Home care and hospice care training programs

(a) In addition to the curriculum training requirements of N.J.A.C. 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