§ 16-28.5-2-1 — Requirements if memory care services offered

Indiana § 16-28.5-2-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 16: HEALTH
• Art. 28.5: HOUSING WITH SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT
• Ch. 2: Requirements

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A housing with services establishment that
offers memory care services must meet the following standards:
(1) Memory care services must be tailored to the resident and
consistent with current evidence based dementia care practices.
(2) The housing with services establishment must develop and
implement policies and procedures to address residents who are
at risk of elopement from the housing with services establishment.
(3) The housing with services establishment must use appropriate
safety devices to protect residents who are at risk of leaving the
premises.
(4) The housing with services establishment must retain records
of the memory care service residents, including a current picture
of the resident, in accordance with applicable laws.
(5) The housing with services establishment must have written
policies for memory care residents concerning:
(A) admission criteria;
(B) assessment and service planning;
(C) staffing, including special training for the memory service
facility's employees;
(D) description of physical environment, including safety and
security features;
(E) discharge criteria and procedures; and
(F) procedures for emergency situations.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.147-2023, SEC.12.