Group Home- Policies and Procedures- Ohio State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Group Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Ohio State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
PROGRAM STATEMENT 
Purpose and Philosophy 
Services 
Core Competencies 
Mission Plan 
Service Population 
Care Program Provided 
Typical Daily Schedule 
House Rules 
Statement of Policy

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 
Level of Supervision 
Supervision of Care and Services 
Supervisory Instructions 
Plan for the Provision of Resident Care 
Resident Assessment 
Strategic planning of home care
Coordinating home care 
Access to and review of home care plans 
Delivering home care 
Delivering person-centred home care 
Confidentiality of Clients Records 
Clients Confidentiality Agreement 
Safety of Residents 

MEDICATION 
Medication Administration, Storage and Disposal 
Documentation of Medication Administration 
Record Procedures 
Correction of documentation 
Physician Orders 
Documentation 
Filing of Records 
Security of Records/Documents 
Resident Refusal of Medication 

HOUSE RULES 
Upon Arrival Client will 
During Residency 
House Rules 
Curfew 
Overnight Passes 
Visitors 
Personal Vehicles 
Medication 
Television Viewing Hours 
Emergency Drills & Evacuation 
Resource Corner 

CUSTODIAL PARENTS AND EXPECTANT MOTHERS 
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan 
Emergency Preparedness Plan 
Emergency Plan 
Emergency Preparedness 
Responsibilities of the Management 
Risk Management 
Emergency Management Procedures 
Review Plan 
Obtains Written Authorization to seek Emergency Treatment 
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records 
Emergency Communications 

PERSONNEL
Job Descriptions
    Chief Executive Officer
    Client-Care Administrator
    Registered Nurse
    Caregiver
    Therapist
    Psychologist
    Staffing Plan

Types of Services Provided and Service Descriptions 
Adjustments in Staffing and Emergency 
Work Schedule and Staff Requirements 
Employee Training and Development 
Behavioral Management 
Emergency Preparedness 
Background Check and Drug-Free Workplace 
Drug-Free and Non-Smoking Policies 
Employee Verification 
Background Check 
Recruitment 
Volunteer 
Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation 
Procedures: 
Disciplinary sanctions 
Investigation Procedures 
Evidence 
Protective Custody 
Identification of Suspect/Custody Considerations 
Notifications 
Documentation 
Impact of Investigation 
Confidentiality 

PERSONNEL RECORD REQUIREMENT 
SUPERVISION 
RESIDENT’S RIGHTS AND GRIEVANCE POLICY 
Children’s Rights 
Grievance Policy 
Making Complaints Accessible 
Acknowledgment 
Open Disclosure 
Assessment and assigning priority 
Investigation 
Timeframe for resolution 

RESPITE CARE 
Purpose 
Compatibility of Respite Care for Children with Diverse Needs 
Forms of respite care and Relation to Group programs 
Child Emotions, Behavior and Medical Care 

ELECTRONIC RECORDS 
Personnel, Resident and Other Records 
Personnel Records 
Resident Records 
Other Records 

INTAKE AND DISCHARGE 
Intake Procedures
Discharge Procedures 

ADMISSION 
Admissions 
Admittance Criteria
Initial Screening 

PERSONAL HYGIENE, CLOTHING, AND FOOD & NUTRITION 
MEAL HANDLING 
Transportation to Stores 
Food Safety & Hygiene 

ANNEXURES 
Intake Screening 
HIPAA Privacy Authorization Form 
Consents to Patients Responsibilities 
Consent to Participate in Physical Activities 
Consents to Participate in Treatment 
Consents to Photograph Acknowledgement 
Record Request Form 
Medical Refusal Form