Section He-E 501.26 - In-Home Care Services(a) In-home care services, also known as adult in-home care, shall include the following core household maintenance tasks based on the individual's needs including: (3) Maintaining a safe environment in areas of the home used by the individual;(4) Meal preparation for the individual only and not for other members of the household;(5) Rearranging light-weight furniture to assure the individual can safely ambulate to reach food, water, medication, and other essential items;(6) Shopping for groceries and performing other errands for the individual receiving services; and(7) Instructing the individual to perform core household maintenance tasks necessary to maintain the individual's well-being, safety, and independence.(b) In-home care services shall also include the following: (1) Assistance with one or more of the following ADLs or instruction in self-care, based on the individual's needs: b. meal preparation, eating and drinking; d. assistance with medication as allowed by He-P 809 and He-P 822; and(2) Providing and encouraging socialization; and(3) Evaluating the individual's progress and, when necessary, providing information about and referral to other resources.(c) In-home care services shall be provided by employees of: (1) Home health care providers licensed in accordance with RSA 151:2 and He-P 809; and(2) Home care providers licensed in accordance with RSA 151:2 and He-P 822.He-E 501.27.N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 501.26
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 06, Filed February 7, 2019, Proposed by #12720, Effective 1/29/2019, Expires 7/29/2019.Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed by # 12936, Effective 12/7/2019, Expires 12/7/2029.