048-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-5 - [Effective 10/25/2023] Definitions
(a) "Access Care Coordinator." ("ACC") An
individual certified, by the Division, as an Access Care Coordinator to provide
Care Coordination to Wyoming Home Services program recipients.
(c) "At-risk." An individual unable to
perform normal daily tasks independently due to multiple problems which can
include, but are not limited to physical, emotional, or cognitive functioning,
environment, abuse or neglect.
(d)
"Care Coordination." A set of logical steps and processes of interaction within
a service network which assure that a Client receives needed services in a
supportive, cost effective manner.
(e) "Central Registry." The registry
maintained by the Wyoming Department of Family Services pursuant to W.S. §
14-3-213 and W.S. §
35-20-115.
(f) "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)." A
person who is currently certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant by the
Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
(g)
"Chore." Services that may include snow removal, yard maintenance, deep
cleaning of household appliance or other services per the discretion of the
Grantee.
(h) "Client." An At-risk
adult who is the recipient of Wyoming Home Services.
(i) "Grantee." An organization that provides
services outlined in an approved grant funded by the Division.
(j) "Homemaker." A person who assists with
environmental services such as, but not limited to, housekeeping, basic meal
preparation, shopping, and laundry.
(k) "Home Modifications." Minor modifications
not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) per Client per year that are
necessary to facilitate the ability of At-risk adults to remain in their homes
and that are not available under other programs.
(l) "Level of Care." Level of services a
Client may need such as in home, intermediate, or institutional.
(m) "Personal Care." Activities include, but
not limited to, bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulating, exercising, oral
hygiene, and skin care.
(n)
"Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)." A Grantee provided electronic
device worn by the Client to summon emergency help.
(p) [o] "Service Plan." Documentation of
demographic information, the time frame in which services will be provided,
services that will be provided, the agreed upon amount to be paid for services,
and eligibility information to meet the needs and goals of the
Client.
(q) [p] "Sliding Fee
Scale." A formula, created by the Division, to determine a Client's ability to
pay for services rendered.
(r) [q]
"Wyoming Home Services." A program provided to Wyoming residents per W.S.
§
9-2-1208.
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