Nev. Admin. Code § 427A.735

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 427A.735 - Scope of essential personal care

Essential personal care is limited to assisting a person who is eligible to receive financial assistance pursuant to NAC 427A.675 to 427A.789, inclusive:

1. In the elimination of wastes from the body;

2. In dressing and undressing;

3. In bathing and grooming;

4. In the preparation and eating of meals;

5. In getting in and out of bed;

6. In repositioning while asleep;

7. In the use of prostheses and other medical equipment;

8. In moving about, including, without limitation, assisting a person:

(a) In moving from a wheelchair, bed or other piece of furniture;

(b) With ambulation; and

(c) With exercises to increase the range of motion;

9. In essential laundry;

10. In light housekeeping;

11. With support services for independent living if the person has an injury to the brain and those services do not exceed 14 hours per week; and

12. In other minor needs directly related to maintenance of personal hygiene.

Nev. Admin. Code § 427A.735

Added to NAC by Dep't of Health & Human Services by R005-06, eff. 5-4-2006; A by Aging & Disability Services Div. by R016-12, 9-14-2012-Substituted in revision for NAC 426.735

NRS 427A.793