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Agency 26

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services

Article 42.—Homes Plus

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26-42-203. General services. (a) Range of services. The administrator or operator of each home plus shall ensure the provision or coordination of the range of services specified in each resident's negotiated service agreement. The range of services may include the following:
(1) Daily meal service based on each resident's needs;
(2) health care services based on an assessment by a licensed nurse and in accordance with K.A.R. 26-42-204;
(3) housekeeping services essential for the health, comfort, and safety of each resident;
(4) medical, dental, and social transportation;
(5) planned group and individual activities that meet the needs and interests of each resident; and
(6) other services necessary to support the health and safety of each resident.
(b) Adult day care services. Any administrator or operator of a home plus may provide adult day care services to any individual who meets the home's admission and retention criteria and receives services less than 24 hours a day if the administrator or operator ensures that all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Written policies are developed and procedures are implemented for the provision of adult day care services.
(2) All requirements for admission of a resident to a home plus are met for an individual admitted for adult day care services.
(3) At least 60 square feet of common use living, dining, and activity space is available in the home for each resident of the home and each resident receiving adult day care services.
(4) The provision of adult day care services does not adversely affect the care and services offered to other residents of the home.
(c) Respite care services. Any administrator or operator of a home plus may provide respite care services to individuals who meet the home's admission and retention criteria on a short-term basis if the administrator or operator ensures that the following conditions are met:
(1) Written policies are developed and procedures are implemented for the provision of respite care services.
(2) All the requirements for admission of a resident to a home plus are met for an individual admitted for respite care services.
(d) Maintenance. Designated staff shall provide routine maintenance, including the control of pests and rodents, and repairs in each resident's bedroom and common areas inside and outside the home as specified in the admission agreement.
(e) Services not provided. If the administrator or operator of a home plus chooses not to provide or coordinate any service as specified in subsection (a), the administrator or operator shall notify the resident, in writing, on or before the resident's admission to the home. (Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective May 29, 2009.)
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