Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 471 - NEBRASKA MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICES
Chapter 15 - PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Section 471-15-002 - DEFINITION OF TERMS
Current through March 20, 2024
The following definitions apply:
002.01 CARETAKER. Defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2219 of the Nurse Practice Act, which explains health maintenance activities, to mean a person who is:
002.02 CLIENT.The individual eligible for personal assistance services. For the purposes of these regulations, a reference to a client may include the client's guardian, legal representative, or any person authorized to act on the participant's behalf.
002.03 COMPETITIVE INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT. Working a minimum of 40 hours per month at minimum wage.
002.04 DEPARTMENT. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
002.05 INCOMPETENT ADULT. Someone who does not have the capability and capacity to make an informed decision.
002.06 LICENSED RESIDENTIAL SERVICE PROGRAM. An assisted living facility, center for persons with developmental disabilities, group home for the developmentally disabled, mental health center, substance abuse treatment center, or respite care service program. These programs are licensed by the Nebraska Department of Public Health.
002.07 PROVIDER OR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE PROVIDER. The individual who actually performs the personal assistance service(s) in accordance with this chapter.
