NAC427A.440. Provision and scope of services under Program.

     1. If economically feasible, the following services will be made available to recipients:

     (a) Adult day care, if such service is provided:

          (1) In a licensed facility for the care of adults during the day, as the term is defined in NRS 449.004;

          (2) For 4 or more hours per day;

          (3) On a regularly scheduled basis; and

          (4) For 1 or more days per week.

     (b) The provision of a personal care attendant to assist a recipient who is functionally impaired with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, using the toilet, mobility and eating. The provision of services by a personal care attendant does not require an order from a physician.

     (c) The provision of a homemaker to assist a recipient who is functionally impaired with instrumental activities of daily living, including laundry, cleaning and preparing meals. The provision of services by a homemaker does not require an order from a physician.

     (d) The provision of a companion for a recipient to provide relief for the primary caregiver. The provision of services by a companion will be provided in the recipient’s home and will include nonmedical care, supervision and socialization. The companion will not be required to perform the services of a personal care attendant pursuant to paragraph (b).

     (e) Case management services.

     (f) A personal emergency response system.

     (g) Services to assist with heavy household chores necessary to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe home environment.

     (h) Respite services provided to recipients unable to care for themselves. Respite services must be provided on a short-term basis due to an absence of or need for relief of those persons normally providing the care.

     2. Any services provided pursuant to this section must be provided in accordance with the recipient’s plan of care, and any person providing such services must be under the supervision of the providing agency and the case manager.

     3. As used in this section:

     (a) “Adult day care” means social services provided during the day in a community group setting for the purpose of supporting frail, impaired or elderly adults or adults with disabilities who can benefit from care in a group setting.

     (b) “Personal emergency response system” means an electronic device that enables a person to secure help in an emergency.

     (Added to NAC by Aging Services Div., eff. 7-16-92; A 1-10-97; R163-06, 9-18-2007; A by Aging & Disability Services Div. by R018-10, 7-22-2010)