24 Miss. Code. R. 2-45.1 - In-Home Respite Services

A. In-Home Respite (IHR) provides temporary, periodic relief to those people normally providing care for the eligible person. In-Home Respite is provided in the home of the person receiving services. In-Home Respite personnel provide all the necessary care the usual caregiver would provide during the same time period.

B. In-Home Respite is only available to people living in a family home and is not permitted for people living independently, either with or without a roommate.

C. The number of service hours are determined by the level of support required for the person. The maximum number of hours shall not exceed four (4) hours per 24-hour period for the IDD Community Support Program.

D. In-Home Respite is not available for people who receive Supported Living, Supervised Living, Shared Supported Living, Host Home Services, or who live in any other type of staffed residence.

E. In-Home Respite is not available to people who are in the hospital, an ICF/IID, nursing home, or other type of rehabilitation facility that is billing Medicaid, Medicare, and/or private insurance.

F. Each person must have an Activity Support Plan, developed with the person, which is based on their Plan of Services and Supports.

G. Activities are to be based upon the outcomes identified in the Plan of Services and Supports and implemented through the Activity Support Plan. Allowable activities include:

1. Assistance with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming;

2. Assistance with eating and meal preparation for the person receiving services;

3. Assistance with transferring and/or mobility; and

4. Leisure activities.

H. In-Home Respite personnel cannot accompany people to medical appointments.

I. In-Home Respite personnel are not permitted to provide medical treatment as defined in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Act and Rules and Regulations. (Refer to Chapter 13).

J. All employees of IDD services who are non-licensed personnel assisting with medication usage should complete the DMH-approved assistance with medication training and demonstrate skills in front of a nurse. The skills check-off list as required by DMH should be completed. For complete requirements regarding assistance with medication usage by non-licensed personnel refer to Chapter 13.

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24 Miss. Code. R. 2-45.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-4-7

Amended 7/1/2016 Amended 9/1/2020 Amended 11/1/2024