10A NCAC 06A .0307. AIDE SUPERVISION

(a)  It is the responsibility of the agency providing the In‑Home Aide Service to assure that supervision is given to all aides.

(b)  Regardless of the level of tasks performed, supervisory home visits must be made at least twice during the first month of the aide's employment.

(c)  Following the first month of the aide's employment, supervisory home visits must be made as follows:

(1)           Level I ‑ at least quarterly;

(2)           Level II ‑ at least quarterly;

(3)           Level III ‑ at least every sixty days; and

(4)           Level IV ‑ at least every sixty days.

(d)  The frequency of aide supervision must be increased as needed to respond to the capabilities of the aide and the needs of the client.

(e)  Each service provider agency must assure at least some portion of the supervisory visits occur when the aide is providing care to clients.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑181.1(c); 143B‑181.9A;

Eff. December 1, 1991.