Section R414-14-2 - Definitions(1) "Plan of care" means a written plan developed cooperatively by home health agency staff and an attending physician. The plan is designed to meet specific needs of an individual, is based on orders written by an attending physician, and is approved and periodically reviewed and updated by an attending physician.(2) "Home health services" as defined in 42 CFR 440.70(b).(3) "Home health agency visit" means a personal contact in the member's place of residence to provide a covered service.(4) "Home health agency" means a public agency or private organization licensed to provide home health services.(5) "Home health aide" means an individual who meets state and federal requirements of a home health aide, including those outlined in this rule, Rule R432-725, 42 CFR 440.70 and 484.80, and Sections R432-700-22 through R432-700-23.(6) "Home health assessment visit" means a visit by a registered nurse initially or at recertification to assess the member's overall condition to determine the adaptability of the member's place of residence for the provision of health care and the capability of the member to participate in self-care. The visit also identifies family support systems or individuals willing to assume responsibility for care when the member cannot.(7) "Skilled nursing" means services used in the treatment of an acute illness, injury, or exacerbation of a chronic illness.(8) "Supervision" means authoritative procedural guidance by a qualified healthcare professional for the accomplishment of a function or activity.(9) "Supportive maintenance home health" means a level of hands-on service that requires minimal assistance, observation, teaching, or follow-up essential to health care.Utah Admin. Code R414-14-2
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-14, effective 7/1/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-15, effective 7/26/2023