When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
Adaptive Equipment - Medical devices used to assist the beneficiary in performing activities of daily living.
Medically Necessary - A physician's determination that a beneficiary meets the requirements for services as set forth in this chapter.
Order - A formal, written instruction signed by the physician regarding a beneficiary's medical care, treatment or management which specifically requests the provision of a specific service.
Plan of Care - A written document developed by the R.N. hired by the Home Health services provider that delineates the various treatments of the beneficiary.
Progress Note - A dated, written notation by a member of the health care team that summarizes facts about care and the patient's response during a given period of time, as set forth in 22-B DCMR § 3999.
Skilled Nurse - An R.N. or L.P.N. licensed in accordance with the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, as amended, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01et seq.) and implementing rules or appropriately licensed in the jurisdiction where services are rendered.
Surety Bond - One or more bonds issued by one or more surety companies under 31 USC §§ 9304 to 9308 and 31 CFR parts 223, 224, and 225.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-9999