R501-13-9. Direct Service

A. Adult day care activity plans shall be prepared to meet individual consumer and group needs and preferences. Daily activity plans may include, community living skills, work activity, recreation, nutrition, personal hygiene, social appropriateness, and recreational activities that facilitate physical, social, psychological, and emotional development.

B. Activity plans shall be written, staff shall be oriented to their use, and shall be maintained on file at the program.

C. There shall be a daily schedule, posted and implemented as designed.

D. Each consumer shall have the opportunity to use at least four of the following activity areas each day: general activities, sedentary activities, specialized activities, rest area, self care area, appointed outdoor area, kitchen and nutrition area, and reality orientation area.

E. A sufficient amount of equipment and materials shall be provided so that consumers can participate in a variety of activities simultaneously.

F. Consumers shall receive direct supervision at all times and be encouraged to participate in activities.

G. All consumers shall receive the same standard of care regardless of funding source.