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§17-1720-22 SUBCHAPTER 6 INSTITUTIONAL CARE SERVICES §17-1720-22 Institutional care services. (a) Institutional care services are provided in a licensed nursing facility to an enrollee who is referred by a physician and may require prior authorization. (b) Institutional care services shall be provided either directly by or under the general supervision of a licensed practical nurse or registered professional nurse. (c) Institutional care services shall minimally include, but are not limited to: (1) Activities of the enrollee's choice (including religious activities) that are designed to provide normal pursuits for physical and psychosocial well-being; (2) Administration of medication and treatment; (3) Basic nursing and treatment supplies include, but are not limited to: soap, skin lotion, alcohol, powder, applicators, tongue depressors, cotton ball, gauzes, adhesive tape, bandages, incontinent pads, V-pads, thermometers, blood pressure apparatus, plastic or rubber sheets, enema equipment, and douche equipment; (4) Development, management, and evaluation of the written care plan based on physician orders that necessitate the involvement of skilled technical or professional personnel to meet the enrollee's care needs, promote recovery, and ensure the enrollee's health and safety; (5) Durable medical eq~ipment and supplies used but which are reusable include, but are not limited to: ice bag, hot water bottle, urinal, bedpan, commode, cane, crutch, walker, wheelchair, and side rail and traction equipment; (6) Health education services provided by skilled technical or professional personnel to teach the enrollee self care, such as 1720-15