Standards for Record Keeping 660-05-30-50
(Revised 1/1/08 ML 3118)
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An individualized file shall be maintained for each resident in the home. At a minimum, the file must contain:
- The resident's full name and birth date.
- The name, address, and telephone number of the resident's legal representative when one exists and an emergency contact.
- Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons who can assume responsibility for the resident if the legal representative cannot be reached immediately in an emergency.
- The daily personal care that is needed and provided to the resident and the name of the individual or individuals who provided the personal care.
- A single daily entry that itemizes all “routine tasks” completed on a daily basis for a calendar month meets documentation requirements for Adult Family Foster Care unless there was a disruption in the routine care i.e. use of respite care, client hospitalization, etc.
- A record of any accident resulting in injury to a resident.

