SUBCHAPTER 06I ‑ HOME HEALTH SERVICES

SECTION .0100 ‑ SCOPE OF SERVICES

10A NCAC 06I .0101         SCOPE OF HOME CARE SERVICES

(a)  As used in this Subchapter, Home Care Services mean the provision of medical services to individuals in need of such services with the goal of maintaining or improving the individual's health status within the individual's home.

(b)  Allowable Home Care Services include nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, and nutrition care.

(c)  Home Care Services shall be prescribed by a physician.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143B‑181.1(c);

Eff. April 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.

10A NCAC 06I .0102         DESCRIPTION OF HOME CARE SERVICES

As used in this Subchapter, the following descriptions of Home Care Services shall apply for older adults:

(1)           Nursing Services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Medical Social Work shall be defined as in 10A NCAC 13J .0901.

(2)           Nutrition Care Services are offered by a licensed home care agency and provided by a licensed dietitian or nutritionist in accordance with the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act as defined in G.S. 90, Article 25 and in accordance with physician's signed orders.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑142; 143B‑181.1(c);

Eff. March 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.

SECTION .0200 ‑ SERVICE PROVISION

10A NCAC 06I .0201         ELIGIBILITY FOR HOME CARE SERVICES

Individuals eligible for Home Care Services must be 60 years of age or older and in need of physician prescribed medical care which they or their caregiver are unable to provide and which can be provided safely in their own home.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑142; 143B‑181.1(c);

Eff. March 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.

10A NCAC 06I .0202         SERVICE DELIVERY

Home Care Services, including Nutrition Care Services, shall be delivered in accordance with 10A NCAC 13J .0901 through .1402 with the exception of .1005, .1006, .1107, .1108, .1109, and .1110.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑142; 143B‑181.1(c);

Eff. March 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.

10A NCAC 06I .0203         QUALITY ASSURANCE

Home Care Services shall be provided by an agency licensed as a home care agency in North Carolina in accordance with the Home Care Agency Licensure Act G.S 131E, Article 6, Part C.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑142; 143B‑181.1(c);

Eff. March 1, 1994;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.