NC DHSR ACLS: Chapter 6 Licensed Health Professional Support

1 1068 Training 20061 Basic TrainingLicensed Health Professional SupportDeveloped by:Adult Care Licensure Section Division of Health Service Regulation the knowledge of the rules pertaining to Licensed Health Professional Support (LHPS) observation, interview, and record review to assess the quality of LHPS services provided to residents. effective interventions to improve the quality of LHPS services (QA) Licensed Health Professional Support (LHPS)TRAINING OBJECTIVES after completing this training session the participant will have a better understanding of:1068 Training 20062 TRAINING OBJECTIVES cont.: the knowledge of the rules pertaining to Licensed Health Professional Support (LHPS) observation, interview, and record review to assess the quality of LHPS services provided to residents.

2 Effective interventions to improve the quality of LHPS services (QA)History LHPS was originally adopted as a temporary rule under the authority of 864 (1996 session of the GA) DHSR in consultation with DMA and the Board of Nursing, drafted the rule to allow unlicensed personnel to perform specific heavy care tasks with RN Training 20063 Fundamental Licensed Health Professional SupportRules 10A NCAC 13F/G .0903On-site review and evaluation of the residents Health status, care plan and care provided 10A NCAC 13F/G .0504 Training and skill validation of staff to ensure they are competent to perform the tasks10A NCAC 13F/G.

3 0903 What task(s) require(s) LHPS Reviews?Restraints, Range of Motion Exercises1068 Training 20064 Injections, oxygen, prosthesisApplying/Removing splints, braces. bandages, clean dressing changes1068 Training 20065 Assistance with transfers: semi/non-ambulatory residents, ambulation with assistive devices and physical helpWhat Is 131D - 2 (Al)? Adult care homes shall not care for individuals with Ventilator dependency The need for continuous nursing care MD certification that placement is no longer appropriate for the resident A determination by the facility that it can not meet the residents needs Other medical and functional care needs as determined by the Medical Care Commission1068 Training 20066 Rule Update10A NCAC 13F/G 0504(C) A physician may certify that staff perform tasks beyond those listed in the rule for a specific resident on a TEMPORARY basis.

4 This change in the rule is to prevent the unnecessary relocation of a Can Perform LHPS Reviews? 10A NCAC .0903(C) RN Occupational & Physical Therapist Heat therapy Prosthetic devices Ambulation w/ assistive devices ROM exercises Transfers and any other prescribed PT or OT1068 Training 20067 When are Reviews to be Completed? The review and evaluation are to be conducted: Within the first 30 days of admission Within 30 days from the date the resident develops the need for the task At least QUARTERLY thereafterWhere? 10A NCAC13F/G .0903(C) The review is to be conducted on site The reviews are to be maintained in the facility and readily available1068 Training 20068 The LHPS Review Includes.

5 A physical assessment of the resident as related to the diagnosis or current condition requiring 1 or more of the previously listed 28 task(s) Observation and evaluation of care provided & resident s response Recommended changes in the care as needed based on the physical assessment and evaluation of the progress Documentation of aboveLHPS Recommendations Documentation of facility response Notification of Physician or appropriate Health professional1068 Training 2006910A NCAC 13F/G .0504 Who Can Validate LHPS Skills? Skill Validation RN PT & OT heat therapy ambulation w/assistive devices ROM Transfers and other prescribed PT & OT Pharmacist fingerstick blood test Respiratory Therapist chest physiotherapy med.

6 By inhalation oxygen oral suctioning tracheotomy careCompetency Validation Unlicensed staff must be trained and validated in the specific tasks outlined in paragraphs (a) and (b) of the rule Training must be provided on the care of residents with diabetes prior to staff administering insulin to the resident. Ongoing competency must be Training 200610 When Are Competency Validations Performed?10A NCAC 13F/G .0504 (a) Competency Validation must: occur PRIOR to the performance of the task be documented and available in the facility for reviewOrienting the LHPS Give them a rule book Talk about the LHPS rules Give them the name and phone number of AHS Give them the name and phone number of DHSR1068 Training 200611 Review Residents and Staffs Needs Identify residents that need to be reviewed by the RN and the due date (tracking system) Identify staff that need training and competency validationMonitoring tips Random Review of Residents Records(new orders, new admissions, new task(s) FL-2/subsequent orders/LHPS reviews/care plan/Pharmacy reviews.)

7 Routine inspection of Residents Records for documentation of LHPS tasks. Random observations of resident vs the care plan vs the LHPS review. Random observations of new staff Interview Residents/staff/family members/physician/RN/pharmacist1068 Training 200612 Monitoring tips Are competency validations done prior to staff performing the task? Are return demonstrations done? Are staff comfortable performing the tasks? Are staff performing tasks with proficiency?Monitoring LHPS ObservationsWhat have you seen? Record ReviewWhat have you read? InterviewWhat have you heard? Analysis? Is there a problem? What is causing the problem?

8 What is the impact on residents?1068 Training 200613 Monitoring Tips Did the RN s documentation include the following? Indication of staff competency Physical assessment r/t diagnosis & current condition Response to care being provided Recommendations for changes in care if necessaryConclusion Is there a system to assure safety and accountability Use your available resources Ask questions!!!OPTIONAL DHSR/AC 4637 NCDHHS Page 1 of 3 This check list has been developed as a tool to evaluate and monitor areas pertaining to Licensed Health Professional Support in Adult Care and Family Care Homes. Licensure regulations for adult and family care homes have been referenced for the items that are specifically rule based.

9 Items on the checklist that are recommendations may prevent problems from developing but do not have a licensure regulation referenced. 10A NCAC 13F/G .0903 Licensed Health Professional Support Yes No Comments 1. The facility has an appropriate LHPS that participates in the on-site review and evaluation of resident s Health status, care plan and care provided requiring one or more of the 28 personal care task(s) outlined in rule 10 A NCAC 13 F/G .0903 (a)(b) 2. The evaluation is on site and hands on 10A NCAC 13F/G .0903 (c) 3. The evaluation is completed within the first 30 days of admission or within 30 days of developing the task 10A NCAC 13F/G.

10 0903(c) 4. The evaluation is performed at least quarterly thereafter 10A NCAC 13 F/G .0903 (c) 5. The evaluation contains the following: 10A NCAC 13F/G .0903 (c)(1)(2)(3)(4) Performing a physical assessment of the resident as related to the resident s diagnosis or current condition requiring one or more of the tasks specified in Paragraph (a) of the Rule OPTIONAL DHSR/AC 4637 NCDHHS Page 2 of 3 Yes No Comments Evaluating the resident s progress to care being provided Recommending changes in the care of the resident as needed based on the physical assessment and evaluation of the progress of the resident; and Documenting the activities in Subparagraphs (1) through (3) outlined above.