§ 131E-144.6 – Enforcement and investigation.
131E-144.6. Enforcement and investigation. (a) The Department of Health and Human Services shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Part. The Department shall investigate complaints made to it and reply within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 60 days. (a1) When the Department of Health and Human Services receives a complaint […]
§ 131E-144.7 – Confidentiality.
131E-144.7. Confidentiality. (a) The Department of Health and Human Services may inspect home care clients’ medical records maintained at the agency when necessary to investigate any alleged violation of this Part. (b) The Department shall maintain the confidentiality of all persons who register complaints with the Department and of all medical records inspected by the […]
§ 131E-145 – Title; purpose.
131E-145. Title; purpose. (a) This Part shall be known as the "Ambulatory Surgical Facility Licensure Act." (b) The purpose of this Part is to provide for the development, establishment and enforcement of basic standards: (1) For the care and treatment of individuals in ambulatory surgical facilities; and (2) For the maintenance and operation of ambulatory […]
§ 131E-142 – Injunction.
131E-142. Injunction. (a) Notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of any other remedy, the Department shall, in the manner provided by law, maintain an action in the name of the State for injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management or operation of a home care […]
§ 131E-143 – Smoking prohibited; penalty.
131E-143. Smoking prohibited; penalty. (a) A home care agency shall prohibit its employees from smoking while providing services to an individual in the individual’s home. The home care agency shall inform its clients that employees of the agency are prohibited from smoking in a client’s home. As used in this section: (1) "Employee" includes an […]
§ 131E-144.1 – Legislative intent.
131E-144.1. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to support an individual’s desire to live at home and receive home care services. (2005-276, s. 10.40A(n).)
§ 131E-144.2 – Definitions.
131E-144.2. Definitions. Unless otherwise specified, the definitions that are provided in Part 3 of Article 6 of this Chapter apply in this Part. (2005-276, s. 10.40A(n).)
§ 131E-144.3 – Declaration of home care clients' rights.
131E-144.3. Declaration of home care clients’ rights. Each client of a home care agency shall have the following rights: (1) To be informed and participate in his or her plan of care. (2) To be treated with respect, consideration, dignity, and full recognition of his or her individuality and right to privacy. (3) To receive […]
§ 131E-144.4 – Notice to client.
131E-144.4. Notice to client. (a) During the agency’s initial evaluation visit or before furnishing services, a home care agency shall provide each client with the following: (1) A copy of the declaration of home care clients’ rights. (2) A copy of the agency’s policies regarding client responsibilities as it relates to safety and care plan […]
§ 131E-131 – Rule-making authority; enforcement.
131E-131. Rule-making authority; enforcement. The Commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this Part. The Department shall enforce the rules adopted by the Commission to implement this Part. (1993, c. 499, s. 2.)