North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 14. DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF HEALTH SERVICE REGULATION |
SUBCHAPTER D. OVERNIGHT RESPITE IN CERTIFIED ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS |
10A NCAC 14D .0102. DEFINITIONS
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The following definitions apply throughout this Subchapter:
(1) "Adult day care program" means a facility certified by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Adult Services pursuant to G.S. 131D-6.
(2) "Overnight respite services" means services that consist of 24-hour supervision and personal care services provided for persons on a temporary basis for caregiver relief, not to exceed 14 consecutive days or more than 60 total calendar days per individual resident in a 365-day period, and is provided by an adult day care program.
(3) "Personal care" means tasks such as assistance with personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation and other health care needs.
(4) "Resident" means the recipient of the overnight respite services.
(5) "Supervision" means visual monitoring of residents to determine the need for assistance.
History Note: Authority S.L. 2011-104;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2012;
Eff. October 1, 2012.