Nursing assistance by home care attendants; written statement providing consent

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5166.306, under Chapter 5166 | Federal Medicaid Waiver Programs.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 5166.306

To consent to a home care attendant assisting a consumer with nursing tasks or self-administration of medication, the consumer or consumer's authorized representative shall provide the appropriate director a written statement signed by the consumer or authorized representative under which the consumer or authorized representative consents to both of the following: (A) Having the attendant assist the consumer with nursing tasks or self-administration of medication;(B) Assuming responsibility for directing the attendant when the attendant assists the consumer with nursing tasks or self-administration of medication.