Section 225.1000  Policies and Procedures

a)         The licensee shall have policies and procedures that implement and are consistent with the provisions of this Part.

b)         The licensee shall have infection control policies and procedures that shall include at least the following:

1)         Compliance with the Department's Control of Communicable Diseases Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 690);

2)         The use of universal precautions and isolation techniques;

3)         A continuing program of instruction for all personnel on the mode of spread of infections; and

4)         Posted handwashing techniques.

c)         The licensee shall provide for the registration and disposition of complaints without threat of discharge or other reprisal against any employee, volunteer, resident or resident's representative.

d)         The licensee shall develop, with the approval of the medical director, policies and procedures to be followed during various medical emergencies.  The types of medical emergencies addressed should be based on the needs of the residents being served and may include, but are not limited to, foreign body aspiration, poisoning, allergic reactions, asthma, convulsions, insulin reaction, and acute respiratory distress.

e)         The licensee shall develop policies and procedures concerning the handling of resident's funds.  These policies and procedures shall be at least as stringent as those set forth in Section 2-201 of the Nursing Home Care Act [210 ILCS 45/2-201].

f)         The licensee shall develop policies and procedures concerning the role and level of supervision of students and interns in the operation of the Model and the care of residents.