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Standards of Practice
These standards have been developed to supplement already existing
standards of the profession and organization and to provide guidance
to the providers caring for the geriatric population and the mentally
challenged.
Providers are expected to abide by the standards of their respective
professions as well as to these standards developed specifically
for their practices in a Residential Care Home.
- While the "primary client" usually is the older person
whose care needs have instigated the referral to a Residential
Care Home, all others affected by her/his care needs should be
considered part of the "client system".
- The Residential Care Home provider shall respect the resident's
and, when applicable, the family's right to privacy by protecting
all information, which is given in confidence, and all information
of a confidential nature. It shall be made clear to the client
the limits of confidentiality as appropriate.
- The Residential Care Home provider shall strive to provide quality
care using a flexible care plan developed in conjunction with
all persons involved in her/his care.
- The Residential Care Home provider shall act in a manner that
insures her/his own integrity as well as the integrity of the
client system. Further, the Residential Care Home provider shall
make a report to the appropriate authority in accordance with
National and State laws and regulation if provider finds her/himself
in a circumstance in which the health, safety, and integrity of
the resident is a risk (i.e. abuse, neglect or self-neglect).
- All fees for Residential Care Home services are to be stated
in written form and discussed with the person accepting responsibility
for payment prior to the initiation of services.
- Advertising and marketing of services shall be conducted within
all guidelines and laws governing the advertising of Residential
Care Home services as they relate to the provision of Residential
Care Home providers.
- The Residential Care Home provider who accepts a fiduciary responsibility
shall avoid any activities, which might comprise a conflict of
interest.
- The Residential Care Home provider shall be familiar with laws
relating to employment practices and shall not knowingly participate
in practices that are inconsistent with these laws.
- The Residential Care Home provider shall provide full disclosure,
in writing, regarding business, professional or personal relationships
she/he has with each recommended business, agency or institution
(i.e. DME company, pharmacy, physical therapy, etc.)
- The Residential Care Home provider shall participate in continuing
education programs and is encouraged to be a member of her/his
respective professional organization in order to enhance professional
growth and provide the highest quality of care.
- The Residential Care Home provider shall not exploit professional
relationships with clients and families for personal gain.
Houston Texans Organization
of Residential Care Homes (HTORCH)
6602 Rockergate
Missouri City, TX 77489
Phone: 713-907-5613
Fax: 281-438-2144
Email: jostewart4@aol.com
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