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clinical record:

(1) administration of solutions and medications, including amount, rate, and route;

(2) insertion and removal of a cannula, catheter, or needle, and the patient’s condition at time of removal;

(3) management of tubing and dressing;

(4) use of electronic infusion devices, volumetric pumps, or flow control devices; and

(5) education of patient or family members on infusion therapy; (e) If a home health agency contracts for infusion therapy services, the agency must define the responsibilities of the contractor and the agency in writing, including

(1) the specific services, consultants, and equipment to be provided;

(2) reimbursement procedures; and

(3) staff assignments for monitoring and assisting patients during all hours of infusion therapy administration. (Eff. 9/6/96, Register 139; am 5/14/2021, Register 238) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.05.040 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 12.530. Medical records. Repealed. (Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; repealed 9/6/96, Register 139) 7 AAC 12.531. Agency policies and procedures. (a) A home health agency shall establish, implement, and make available to all personnel, written policies and procedures appropriate to the services offered by the agency. These policies and procedures must be reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary. (b) A home health agency shall establish policies and procedures covering