Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver

TRANSFERRING
Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver Services
Coverage and Limitations Handbook
Assistance includes: Providing verbal and physical cueing or physical assistance or both while the
resident moves between bed and a standing position or between bed and chair or wheelchair.
Example of an expected outcome for Transferring: Resident will be able to move from bed to chair
and standing position or wheelchair as needed.
MEDICATIONS
If assistance is required with prescribed medications, the rule requirements for medication assistance
applicable to the provider type must be followed.
Non-daily medication supervision is not considered assistance.
Example of an expected outcome for Medications: Resident will take medications as prescribed, and
concerns will be communicated to health care provider.
MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS
Assistance includes: Dialing a number for a resident unable to do so.
Example of an expected outcome for Making Telephone Calls: Resident will be able to make
telephone calls as needed.
MANAGING MONEY
Assistance includes: Facility staff manages resident’s funds as representative payee or power of
attorney. Such assistance must comply with Section 400.424, FS.
Example of an expected outcome for managing money: Resident’s funds will be spent as desired by
the resident.
SHOPPING FOR PERSONAL ITEMS
Assistance includes: Purchasing items the resident chooses.
Example of expected outcome for shopping for personal items: Resident will be able to obtain desired
items.
USING AVAILABLE TRANSPORTATION
Assistance includes: Making arrangements for transportation needed by resident and supervising or
physically assisting resident into/out of the vehicle.
Escort includes: Providing or arranging for someone to accompany the resident while off-site.
Example of expected outcome for Using Available Transportation: Resident will safely access off-site
services and activities.
REMINDING RESIDENT OF IMPORTANT TASKS
Daily tasks could include meals, getting up and going to bed, attending activities, etc.
Example of expected outcome for Reminding Resident of Important Tasks: Resident will know to do
specified tasks.
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