N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 502.19

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section He-E 502.19 - Adult In-Home Care Services

(a) To be eligible for adult in-home care services, the individual shall have an open APS protective services case and be assessed to be in need of adult in-home care services by an adult protective services social worker.

(b) Adult 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;

(2) Home care service providers licensed in accordance with RSA 151:2 and He-P 822; or

(3) Other qualified agencies certified in accordance with RSA 161-I and He-P 601.

(c) Contract agencies providing adult in-home care services shall provide the following core household maintenance tasks based on the individual's needs including:

(1) Housecleaning;

(2) Laundry;

(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 other errands for the individual receiving services only; and

(7) Instructing the individual to perform core household maintenance tasks necessary to maintain the individual's well-being, safety, and independence.

(d) Contract agencies providing adult in-home care services shall facilitate one or more of the following activities of daily living or instruction in self-care, based on the individual's needs including:

(1) Bathing;

(2) Dressing;

(3) Eating and drinking;

(4) Grooming;

(5) Taking medication as allowed in He-P 809 and He-P 822; and

(6) Toileting.

(e) Contract agencies providing adult in-home care services shall:

(1) Provide and encourage socialization; and

(2) Evaluate the individual's progress and when necessary, provide information about, and referral to, other resources.

(f) Contract agencies shall coordinate adult in-home care services to ensure that there is no meal preparation being provided when home delivered meals will be delivered to the individual, and that there is no duplication of additional Title III or other services being provided to the individual.

(g) At least every 3 months the contract agency shall meet with a BEAS adult protective services staff person or communicate by telephone or email in order to assess:

(1) The status of each individual receiving adult in-home care services; and

(2) Whether any changes are needed regarding the type or frequency of service being provided.

(h) If the individual continues to have an open APS protective services case beyond 6 months, the adult protective services social worker shall confer with the appropriate BEAS staff to assess the individual's appropriateness for the other assistance programs.

N.H. Code Admin. R. He-E 502.19

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-E 502) #10530, eff 2-28-14

Amended by Volume XLII Number 14, Filed April 7, 2022, Proposed by #13354, Effective 3/19/2022, Expires 3/19/2032