N.D. Admin. Code 75-03-21.1-29

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 75-03-21.1-29 - Direct service provider employee qualifications

1. The direct service provider employee must:

a. Be eighteen years of age or older;

b. Possess the physical health necessary to provide care;

c. Be literate and capable of understanding instructions and communicating in the English language;

d. Be in good physical health, emotionally, and functionally stable, and not abusing drugs or alcohol;

e. Successfully complete criminal background check requirements as specified in North Dakota Century Code sections 50-11-02.4 and 50-11-06.8; and

f. Complete department-approved training on the administration of routine medications, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, the direct service provider employee shall:

a. Provide evidence of competence in the generally accepted:

(1) Procedure for infection control and proper handwashing methods;

(2) Procedure for handling and disposing of body fluids;

(3) Procedure for tub, shower, and bed bathing techniques;

(4) Procedure for hair care techniques, bed and sink shampoo, and shaving;

(5) Procedure for oral hygiene techniques of brushing teeth and cleaning dentures;

(6) Procedure for caring for an incontinent resident;

(7) Procedure for feeding or assisting a resident with eating;

(8) Procedure for basic meal planning and preparation;

(9) Procedure for assisting a resident with the self-administration of medications;

(10) Procedures and techniques, which include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, floor care, garbage removal, changing linens, and other similar tasks, for maintaining a kitchen, bathroom, and other rooms used by residents in a clean and safe condition;

(11) Procedures in laundry techniques, which include mending, washing, drying, folding, putting away, ironing, and related work;

(12) Procedure for assisting a resident with bill paying and balancing a check book;

(13) Procedure for dressing and undressing a resident;

(14) Procedure for assisting with toileting;

(15) Procedure for routine eye care;

(16) Procedure for proper care of fingernails;

(17) Procedure for caring for skin;

(18) Procedure for turning and positioning a resident in bed;

(19) Procedure for transfer using a belt, standard sit, bed to wheelchair;

(20) Procedure for assisting a resident with ambulation; and

(21) Procedure for making beds; or

b. Meet developmental disability competency standards for facilities in which the responsible direct service provider employee is employed by a licensed provider in accordance with chapter 75-04-01 and North Dakota Century Code chapter 25-16, and services are provided according to chapter 75-04-01.

3. Direct service provider employees shall undergo a medical examination, psychological evaluation, or substance abuse evaluation when requested by the department or human service zone when there is reason to believe that such an examination or evaluation is reasonably necessary.

N.D. Admin Code 75-03-21.1-29

Adopted byAdministrative Rules Supplement 375, January 2020, effective1/1/2020

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16, 50-11

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11-03