North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 06. AGING - PROGRAMS OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER A. AGING: IN‑HOME AIDE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS |
10A NCAC 06A .0101. SCOPE OF IN‑HOME AIDE SERVICES
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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.