CHAPTER 06 – AGING: PROGRAM OPERATIONS

SUBCHAPTER 06A – AGING: IN‑HOME AIDE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS

SECTION .0100 ‑ SCOPE OF SERVICE

10A NCAC 06A .0101       SCOPE OF IN‑HOME AIDE SERVICES

As used in this Subchapter, the following definition of In‑Home Aide Services shall apply:

(1)           Primary Service.  In‑Home Aide Services are those paraprofessional services which assist the individual, his family or both with essential home management tasks, personal care tasks, or supervision, or all of the above, to enable the individual, his family, or both to remain, and function effectively, at home as long as possible.

(2)           Respite Care Component.  In‑Home Aide Services may be used for the purpose of providing respite for a primary caregiver.  For this purpose, In‑Home Aide Services may be provided to a client or patient in his own home or in the home of his primary caregiver.  Respite Care may consist of any level of home management or personal care tasks.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑181.1(c); 143B‑181.9A;

Eff. December 1, 1991;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.