SUBCHAPTER 06S – ADULT DAY HEALTH STANDARDS FOR
CERTIFICATION
SECTION .0100 ‑ INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS
10A ncac 06S .0102 DEFINITIONS
(a) Adult day health services is 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
social, physical, and emotional well-being. Services must include health care
services as defined in Rule .0403(a) of this Subchapter and a variety of program
activities designed to meet the individual needs and interests of the
participants, and referral to and assistance in using appropriate community
resources. Also included are food and food services to provide a nutritional
meal and snacks as appropriate to the program. Transportation to and from the
service facility is an optional service that may be provided by the day health
program.
(b) The community group setting is:
(1) a day health center, which is a program
operated in a structure other than a single family dwelling; or
(2) a day health home, which is a program
operated in a single family dwelling limited to 16 adults; or
(3) a day health program in a multi-use
facility, which is a day health center established in a building which is used
at the same time for other activities; 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 of terms set forth in 10A NCAC 06R .0200 shall apply.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131D-6; 143B-153;
Eff. September 1, 1990;
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 1, 2001;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2007; August 1, 2002.