NAC449.4088. Plan of care; periodic assessment.

     1. A written plan of care must be prepared for each client that provides a balance of activities to meet the client’s needs and interests. The client, his or her next of kin or guardian or other person responsible for the client and other providers of service to him or her may contribute to the development and carrying out of the plan. A copy of the plan must be included in the client’s file.

     2. Each plan must include:

     (a) An evaluation of the client’s strengths and needs;

     (b) The objectives of the plan for care;

     (c) The activities recommended to achieve those objectives;

     (d) Any recommendations for therapy or referrals to other providers of services;

     (e) A schedule for achieving the objectives of the plan with provisions for review of the plan; and

     (f) An evaluation of the client’s nutritional requirements.

     3. An assessment of each client’s needs in relation to his or her plan of care must be conducted at least once every 3 months and included in the client’s file.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 6-23-86)