S.D. Admin. R. 67:40:20:01 - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Activities of daily living," activities as defined in § 67:40:19:01;

(2) "Assessment," an evaluation of the caregiver's need for services;

(3) "Caregiver support," assistance which may include respite care to enable caregivers to be temporarily relieved from their caregiving responsibilities, or supplemental services to complement the care provided by caregivers;

(4) "Frail," an individual who is unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without substantial assistance or an individual who requires substantial supervision because the individual behaves in a manner that poses a serious health or safety hazard to the individual or others due to cognitive or mental impairment;

(5) "Primary caregiver," a nonpaid family member or other individual at least 18 years of age who is a care provider;

(6) "Provider," an individual chosen by the primary caregiver to provide caregiver support. The provider may not live in the care recipient's home; and

(7) Respite care," temporary substitute supports or living arrangements for an individual that provide a period of relief to the primary caregiver on an intermittent, occasional, or emergency basis.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 67:40:20:01

40 SDR 122, effective 1/7/2014.

General Authority: SDCL 28-1-45.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-44.