Utah Admin. Code R414-14-2 - Definitions
(1) "Plan of care" means a written plan
developed cooperatively by home health agency staff and an attending physician.
The plan is designed to meet specific needs of an individual, is based on
orders written by an attending physician, and is approved and periodically
reviewed and updated by an attending physician.
(2) "Home health services" as defined in
42 CFR
440.70(b).
(3) "Home health agency visit" means a
personal contact in the member's place of residence to provide a covered
service.
(4) "Home health agency"
means a public agency or private organization licensed to provide home health
services.
(5) "Home health aide"
means an individual who meets state and federal requirements of a home health
aide, including those outlined in this rule, Rule R432-725,
42 CFR
440.70 and
484.80, and Sections
R432-700-22 through
R432-700-23.
(6) "Home health assessment visit" means a
visit by a registered nurse initially or at recertification to assess the
member's overall condition to determine the adaptability of the member's place
of residence for the provision of health care and the capability of the member
to participate in self-care. The visit also identifies family support systems
or individuals willing to assume responsibility for care when the member
cannot.
(7) "Skilled nursing" means
services used in the treatment of an acute illness, injury, or exacerbation of
a chronic illness.
(8)
"Supervision" means authoritative procedural guidance by a qualified healthcare
professional for the accomplishment of a function or activity.
(9) "Supportive maintenance home health"
means a level of hands-on service that requires minimal assistance,
observation, teaching, or follow-up essential to health care.
Notes
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