Section 0940-05-01-.15 - DEFINITIONS FOR THE DISTINCT CATEGORY OF PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES AGENCIES(1) "Agency" means a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership providing personal support services as defined below. Agency includes all entities that employ or subcontract with individuals who provide personal support services to service recipients.(2) "Chronic condition" means a mental and/or physical impairment that is expected to last indefinitely.(3) "Service recipient" means an individual who, because of a chronic condition, has substantial limitations in two or more major life activities, and who is receiving services in either a regular or temporary residence.(4) "Education services" means consultation provided by a licensed nurse to the service recipient or primary family caregiver concerning a chronic condition.(5) "Personal support services" means one or more of the following services provided to a service recipient in the individual's regular or temporary residence to assist with activities of daily living. Personal support services include but are not limited to: (a) Self-care assistance with tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, bathing, mobility, transfer assistance and other services and supports to maintain health and wellness;(b) Household assistance with tasks such as housekeeping, laundry, meal planning, meal preparation, shopping, bill paying, and use of telecommunication devices;(c) Personal assistance to access community activities such as transportation, social, recreational or other personal activities; and(6) "Major life activities" means(b) receptive and expressive language;(f) capacity for independent living; or(g) economic self-sufficiency.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-01-.15
Original rule filed August 29, 2003; effective December 29, 2003.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 4-5-204, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, and 33-2-302.