R432-725-4. Definitions

  (1) See common definitions rule R432-1-3.

  (2) Special definitions:

  (a) "Licensed health care professional" means a registered nurse, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician licensed by the Utah Department of Commerce who has education and experience to assess and evaluate the health care needs of the resident.

  (b) A "Personal Care Agency" consists of two or more individuals providing personal care services on a visiting basis.

  (c) "Personal Care Services" means:

  (i) self-administration of medications with the assistance of a Personal Care Aide which may include:

  (A) Reminding the client to take medications, and

  (B) Opening containers for the client;

  (ii) medication set up by a Registered Nurse, which shall include:

  (A) completing a functional assessment;

  (B) reviewing all medication orders; and

  (C) placing medication in mediset containers.

  (iii) transferring;

  (iv) personal grooming and dressing;

  (v) eating and meal preparation;

  (vi) oral hygiene and denture care;

  (vii) toileting and toilet hygiene;

  (viii) bathing;

  (ix) taking and recording temperatures and weights;

  (x) administering emergency first aid;

  (xi) providing transportation.

  (d) "Service Agreement" means a written agreement for services between the client and the personal care provider which outlines how the services are to be provided.

  (e) "Transportation Services Agency" means an agency that provides transportation and does not provide any Personal Care Services.