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Idaho Homemaker Services Policy Manual

Idaho Homemaker Services Policy Manual

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The Idaho Homemaker Services Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for operating state-certified agencies delivering homemaker services to individuals who require assistance with household tasks to maintain independence and safety in their homes. This manual aligns with the Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA 16.03.10), Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver requirements, and federal regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It ensures compliance with state and federal standards for providing non-medical support services that enhance the quality of life for eligible participants.
The manual is designed to guide agencies in delivering services that support individuals in managing daily household activities, reducing health risks, and maintaining a safe living environment. It establishes policies for service delivery, agency certification, staff qualifications, participant rights, and quality assurance.
Key Components:
  • Certification Standards:
    • Details the requirements for agency certification, including initial approval, renewal processes, and compliance with IDAPA regulations.
    • Defines standards for maintaining high-quality homemaker services, including monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Scope of Services:
    • Outlines homemaker services such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, organizing household items, and other non-medical tasks.
    • Includes assistance with maintaining a safe and sanitary living environment to reduce health risks.
 
  • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs):
    • Plans include specific tasks to be completed, timelines for service delivery, and strategies for promoting independence.
  • Participant Rights:
    • Policies emphasize participants' rights to dignity, privacy, choice in service delivery, and access to safe living conditions.
    • Includes grievance procedures to address concerns related to service delivery or provider conduct.
  • Staff Qualifications:
    • Establishes minimum qualifications for homemaker staff, including background checks and competency evaluations.
    • Ongoing training in areas such as infection control practices, safety protocols, communication skills, and person-centered care.
  • Safety and Emergency Preparedness:
    • Policies include protocols for responding to emergencies or hazards identified during homemaker tasks.
  • Administrative Requirements:
    • Includes recordkeeping policies requiring agencies to maintain detailed participant records documenting assessments, service plans, progress notes, incidents, and complaints.
    • Establishes standards for reporting data on participant outcomes to state agencies.
  • Service Limitations:
    • Defines the scope of homemaker services as non-medical assistance limited to household tasks that do not require skilled care.
    • Outlines restrictions on services such as heavy-duty cleaning or personal care activities outside the homemaker's role.
  • Quality Assurance:
    • Includes procedures for conducting regular audits, evaluating participant satisfaction, and addressing deficiencies in service delivery.
This policy manual serves as an essential resource for agencies delivering homemaker services in Idaho. It supports providers in ensuring participants maintain safe and comfortable living environments while adhering to state certification standards and promoting independence.
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