(1) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all assisted living communities, an assisted living communit y with dementia care licensee shall develop and implement policies and procedures that address the following: (a) Philosophy of how services are provided and implemented based upon the assisted living community licensee's values, mission, and promotion of person-centered care; (b) Evaluation of behavioral symptoms and design of supports for intervention plans, including but not limited to nonpharmacological practices that are person-centered and evidence-informed; (c) Exit seeking and egress prevention; (d) Medication management pursuant to orders from a resident’s health care practitioner; (e) Staff training specific to dementia care; (f) Description of life enrichment and activity programs; (g) Description of family support and engagement programs; (h) Incontinence care; (i) Limit the use of public address and intercom systems to emergencies; (j) Transportation to and from off-site medical appointments; and (k) Safekeeping of residents' possessions. (2) The policies and procedures shall be provided to resid ents and their legal and designated representatives at the time of move-in.
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