North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 06 - AGING - PROGRAMS OPERATIONS
Subchapter S - ADULT DAY HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION
Section .0100 - INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
Section 06S .0102 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 06S .0102

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) "Adult day health services" means the provision of an organized program of services during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting an adult's personal independence, and promoting his or her social, physical, and emotional well-being. Services shall include health care services as defined in Rule.0403(a) of this Subchapter, different types of program activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the participants, and referral to and assistance in using community resources to meet the needs of the participant. This definition includes the provision of food and food services to provide a nutritional meal and snacks as appropriate to the program in accordance with 10A NCAC 06R.0502. Transportation to and from the service facility may be provided by the adult day health program.

(b) "Community group setting" means:

(1) a day health center, which is a program operated in a structure other than a single family dwelling;

(2) a day health home, which is a program operated in a single family dwelling limited to 16 adults;

(3) a day health program in a multi-use facility, which is a day health center established in a building that is used at the same time for other activities, such as school or church; or

(4) a combination program, which is a program offering both adult day care and adult day health services.

(c) In addition to Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Rule, the definitions in 10A NCAC 06R.0201 shall apply.

Authority G.S. 131D-6; 143B-153(2a); 143B-153(6); 42 USC 3032c;
Eff. September 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2007; August 1, 2002;
Readopted Eff. November 1, 2019.

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