Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0070 - Wyoming Home Services
Chapter 1 - WYOMING HOME SERVICES (PREVIOUSLY COMMUNITY BASED IN-HOME SERVICES)
Section 1-5 - Definitions

(a) "Access Care Coordinator." ("ACC") An individual certified, by the Division, as an Access Care Coordinator to provide Care Coordination to Wyoming Home Services program recipients.

(c) "At-risk." An individual unable to perform normal daily tasks independently due to multiple problems which can include, but are not limited to physical, emotional, or cognitive functioning, environment, abuse or neglect.

(d) "Care Coordination." A set of logical steps and processes of interaction within a service network which assure that a Client receives needed services in a supportive, cost effective manner.

(e) "Central Registry." The registry maintained by the Wyoming Department of Family Services pursuant to W.S. § 14-3-213 and W.S. § 35-20-115.

(f) "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)." A person who is currently certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.

(g) "Chore." Services that may include snow removal, yard maintenance, deep cleaning of household appliance or other services per the discretion of the Grantee.

(h) "Client." An At-risk adult who is the recipient of Wyoming Home Services.

(i) "Grantee." An organization that provides services outlined in an approved grant funded by the Division.

(j) "Homemaker." A person who assists with environmental services such as, but not limited to, housekeeping, basic meal preparation, shopping, and laundry.

(k) "Home Modifications." Minor modifications not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per Client per year that are necessary to facilitate the ability of At-risk adults to remain in their homes and that are not available under other programs.

(l) "Level of Care." Level of services a Client may need such as in home, intermediate, or institutional.

(m) "Personal Care." Activities include, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, exercising, oral hygiene, and skin care.

(n) "Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)." A Grantee provided electronic device worn by the Client to summon emergency help.

(p) [o] "Service Plan." Documentation of demographic information, the time frame in which services will be provided, services that will be provided, the agreed upon amount to be paid for services, and eligibility information to meet the needs and goals of the Client.

(q) [p] "Sliding Fee Scale." A formula, created by the Division, to determine a Client's ability to pay for services rendered.

(r) [q] "Wyoming Home Services." A program provided to Wyoming residents per W.S. § 9-2-1208.