New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-E - Former Division of Elderly and Adult Services
Chapter He-E 500 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part He-E 502 - OLDER AMERICANS ACT SERVICES: TITLE IIIB - SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, TITLE IIIC1 AND C2 - NUTRITION PROGRAM POLICIES, AND TITLE IIID - DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION SERVICES
Section He-E 502.26 - Low Vision Services

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-E 502.26

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Low vision services shall be provided to individuals who are blind or visually impaired in order to help them perform activities of daily living and attain an optimal level of independence and quality of life.

(b) Contract agencies providing low vision services shall include the following activities, based on the individual's needs:

(1) Vision rehabilitation, including the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of visual impairment;

(2) Mobility, optical aid, and orientation training;

(3) Counseling on adjustment to vision loss, including referrals to support groups and other appropriate community services; and

(4) The prescription of optical, non-optical, electronic devices, or other treatments.

(d) For each individual receiving low vision services:

(1) An assessment shall be completed and documented;

(2) Goals shall be identified and an individual treatment plan developed; and

(3) Progress notes shall be made by the licensed practitioner following each visit session.

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-E 502) #10530, eff 2-28-14

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