16 Del. Admin. Code § 3315-2.0
The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, should have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Activities of Daily Living" (ADL) means the tasks for self-care which are performed either independently, with supervision, or with assistance. Activities of daily living include but are not limited to ambulating, transferring, grooming, bathing, dressing, eating and toileting.
"Affiliated Social Agency/Program" means an agency which has entered into an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Services to ensure that the health and welfare needs of the resident are met.
"Case Manager" means an individual from an affiliated social agency/program who works with the residents, the family care provider and others to assist the residents in adjusting to and maintaining themselves in the community. This includes planning, organizing, coordinating and/or advocating so that effective services are provided.
"Department" means the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services.
"Family Care Home" (FCH) means a home (physical structure and necessary equipment) that provides beds and personal care services for 2 or 3 residents who cannot live independently and who need or could benefit from a family living situation. The home provides shelter, housekeeping services, food/meals and personal care for residents.
"Family Care Provider" means a person, the holder of the license, who is responsible for providing direct supervision and care for residents. The family care provider is to provide consumer-driven services which maximize independence through individual choice, enable individuals to continue living active and productive lives and protect those who are vulnerable and at risk.
"Level of Care" means a written determination of the amount of assistance a resident requires in the areas of, activities of daily living, medication, treatments and therapies, mobility, behavior management and supervision. The document will also contain the amount of time a resident can be left unsupervised while the FCH provider is out of the residence.
"Licensed Independent Practitioner" means a physician; a physician's assistant; or a nurse practitioner licensed under 24 Del.C. Chs. 17 or 19.
"Occupant" means any person living in a home on a 24 hour continuing basis, in excess of 48 hours per week, or more than 30 days per year. Included are: residents, family care provider and family care provider family members.
"Physician" means an individual currently licensed as such by 24Del.C.Ch. 17.
"Resident" means an individual residing in a family care home.
"Supervision" means direct oversight of a function or activity by a responsible person who is not a resident.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 3315-2.0