37.100.331    COMMUNITY HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: HEALTH CARE

(1) The provider shall assure each individual of appropriate health care by providing or arranging for:

(a) a primary physician for each resident to provide for health needs;

(b) at least an annual health check-up;

(c) a primary dentist for each resident for at least annual check-ups;

(d) family planning, counseling, mental health and other consultation when appropriate;

(e) medication administration through the procedures listed in 53-20-204 (2) , MCA, and as prescribed;

(f) modified and therapeutic diets as prescribed;

(g) procedures for the detection of signs of injury, disease, abuse and emergency medical care;

(h) drinking water throughout each day;

(i) a variety of foods which meet the nutritional needs of the residents adjusted for age, sex and activity;

(j) developing, reviewing and recording weekly menus of meals served;

(k) adequate meals in a family style manner, as appropriate to the individual residents, three times a day;

(l) snacks at appropriate times each day;

(m) a shower or tub bath daily at the most independent level possible and with due regard for privacy;

(n) residents to brush their teeth daily; and

(o) written procedures for emergency medical care.

History: Sec. 53-20-305, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-20-305, MCA; NEW, 1983 MAR p. 1839, Eff. 12/16/83; TRANS, from Dept. of SRS, 1987 MAR p. 1492, Eff. 7/1/87; TRANS, from DFS, 1998 MAR p. 667.