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(6) reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration;

(7) knowledge and observation of basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to an aide’s supervisor;

(8) recognition of emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures;

(9) recognition of the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of, and ways to work with, the clients served by the home health agency, including respect for the patient, the patient’s privacy, and the patient’s property;

(10) use of appropriate and safe techniques of personal hygiene and grooming, including

(A) a bed bath;

(B) a sponge, tub, or shower bath;

(C) sink, tub, or bed shampooing;

(D) nail and skin care;

(E) oral hygiene; and

(F) toileting and elimination;

(11) safe transfer techniques and ambulation;

(12) normal range of motion and positioning;

(13) any other task that the home health agency may assign to the home health aide. (Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139; am 2/9/2007, Register 181) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 47.05.320 AS 47.32.010

AS 47.05.300 AS 47.05.330 AS 47.32.030

AS 47.05.310 AS 47.05.340 Editor’s note: As of Register 171 (October 2004), the regulations attorney made technical revisions under AS 44.62.125(b)(6) to reflect the name change of the Department of Community and Economic Development to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development made by ch. 47, SLA 2004 and the corresponding title change of the commissioner of community and economic development.