10A N.C. Admin. Code 27G.5101

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 27G .5101 - SCOPE

(a) Community respite is a service which provides periodic relief for a family or family substitute on a temporary basis. While overnight care is available, community respite services may be provided for periods of less than 24 hours on a day or evening basis. Respite care may be provided by the following models:

(1) Center-based respite - the individual is served at a designated facility. While an overnight capacity is generally a part of this service, a respite center may provide respite services to individuals for periods of less than 24 hours on a day or evening basis.

(2) Private home respite - the individual is served in the provider's home on an hourly or overnight basis.

(b) Private home respite services serving individuals are subject to licensure under G.S. 122C, Article 2 when:

(1) more than two individuals are served concurrently; or

(2) either one or two children, two adults, or any combination thereof are served for a cumulative period of time exceeding 240 hours per calendar month.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 27G .5101

Authority G.S. 122C-22(a)(8); 122C-26; 143B-147;
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.

Authority G.S. 122C-22(a)(8); 122C-26; 143B-147;
Eff. May 1, 1996.