Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Waiver

Assistive Care Services and Assisted Living for the Elderly Wavier Services
Coverage and Limitations Handbook
ALE Waiver and Assistive Care Covered Services, continued
Medication
Administration
Component
Medication administration, supervision and assistance may be provided to
ALE waiver recipients as long as qualified staff is available to render the
service component.
Medication supervision and administration can only be provided by licensed
nurses. Assistance with self-administered medications can be provided
either by a licensed nurse or, with a documented request and informed
consent, an unlicensed staff member. The unlicensed staff member must be
trained to assist residents with self-administered medications, in accordance
with Chapter 58A-5.0191(5), F.A.C., and must demonstrate the ability to
accurately read and interpret a prescription label. Pursuant to 400.4256,
F.S., assistance with self-administration of medications includes taking the
medication from where it is stored and delivering to the resident; removing a
prescribed amount of medication from the container and placing it in the
resident’s hand or another container; helping the resident by lifting the
container to his or her mouth; applying topical medications; and keeping a
record of when a resident receives assistance with self-administration of his
or her medications.
Occupational
Therapy
Component
Occupational therapy assists with the functional needs of recipients related to
the performance of self-help skills, adaptive behavior and sensory, motor
and postural development. Occupational therapy will be provided by
licensed occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, or
occupational therapy aides under the supervision and direction of a licensed
occupational therapist.
Personal Care
Component
The personal care component provides assistance with eating, bathing,
dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living. This
component may provide assistance with the preparation of meals and other
housekeeping activities essential to the health and welfare of the recipient.
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