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UNOFFICIAL 1737-27 (7) Laundry service, including items of recipient's washable personal clothing; (8) Basic nursing and treatment supplies, such as soap, skin lotion, alcohol, powder, applicator, tongue depressor, cotton ball, gauze, adhesive tape, band aids, incontinent pad, V-pad, thermometer, blood pressure apparatus, plastic or rubber sheet, enema equipment, and douche equipment; (9) Durable medical equipment and supplies used by residents but which are reusable, such as ice bag, hot water bottle, urinal, bedpan, commode, cane, crutch, walker, wheelchair, and siderail and traction equipment; (10) Activities of the resident's choice (including religious activities) that are designed to provide normal pursuits for physical and psychosocial well-being; (11) Social services provided by qualified personnel; (12) A review of the drug regimen of each resident at least once a month by a licensed pharmacist, as required for a nursing facility to participate in Medicaid; (13) Nonrestorative or nonrehabilitative therapy, or both, provided by nursing staff; and (14) Provision of and payment for, through contractual agreements with appropriate skilled technical or professional personnel, other medical and remedial services ordered by the attending physician which are not regularly provided by the provider. Other services that may be needed, such as transportation to realize the provision of services ordered by the attending physician, shall also be arranged through contractual agreements. The contractual agreement shall stipulate the responsibilities, functions, objectives, service fee, and other terms agreed to by the NF and the person or entity that contracts to provide the service. (15) Feeding assistance performed by a feeding assistant, nurse aide, or nurse. The feeding assistant must work under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who is licensed to practice in Hawaii. [Eff 08/01/94; am 02/10/97; am 05/05/05; am 05/24/07] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§430.10, 431.10, 483.1) (Imp: 42 C.F.R.