7 AAC 12.510. Home health agency administration

(a) A home health agency shall describe in writing the services provided by the agency, who has administrative control over those services, and the lines of authority for the delegation of responsibility to the patient care level. Administrative and supervisory functions may not be delegated to another agency, individual, or organization.

(b) All services provided through contractual arrangements must be monitored and controlled by the agency.

(c) The administrator must be an individual who has education, experience, and knowledge related to home health service and at least one year overall administrative experience in home health care or a related home health program appropriate to the fulfillment of the position's responsibilities.

(d) The administrator shall

(1) have authority and responsibility for the management of the business affairs and overall operation of the agency;

(2) organize and direct the agency's ongoing functions;

(3) maintain liaison between the governing body, the professional advisory committee, and the staff;

(4) report to the governing body at least annually on agency operations;

(5) employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate continuing education and evaluation of that staff;

(6) designate a director of clinical services;

(7) ensure the involvement of the director of clinical services in all decisions regarding employees and contract staff;

(8) designate, in writing, a qualified person to act in the absence of the administrator;

(9) evaluate the recommendations of agency committees and consultants; and

(10) ensure the home health agency has an institutional budget plan that includes and annual operating budget and a capital expenditure plan for a prospective three-year period.

History: Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139

Authority: AS 18.05.040

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