Respite definition

Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided by an in- home or out-of-home provider paid by the department. The respite pro- vider fulfills some or all of the care provider responsibilities for a short time.

Respite means "relief care" as defined in this rule.

Respite means short-term care and supervision provided to an individual on a periodic or intermittent basis because of the temporary absence of, or need for relief of, the primary care giver.

Examples of Respite in a sentence

• Respite services are required to meet Outcome 1 and participate in satisfaction surveys.Once the outcomes and processes have been determined for all the consumers in the sample, a review team then determines which of the 20 outcomes and processes are present for the provider.

• Respite care services are services provided to the member that give temporary relief to the usual caregiver and provide all the necessary care that the usual caregiver would provide during that period.

• Respite care services means an organized program of temporary supportive care provided for 24 hours or more to a person in order to relieve the usual caregiver of the person from providing continual care to the person.

• Respite Care: When Hospice Care is provided primarily in the home, such care on a short- term Inpatient basis in a Medicare certified Skilled Nursing Facility will also be covered when the Hospice considers such care necessary to relieve primary caregivers in the Covered Person's home.

• Standards for Admission, Transfers, Respite, Crisis Placements, Exits, and Closure.

More Definitions of Respite

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis, but not more than 14 consecutive days, for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.

Respite means paid temporary services to provide relief for families or other caregivers who are unpaid. In-home and out-of-home respite may be provided on an hourly or daily basis, including 24-hour respite service for several consecutive days. The range of tasks provided may include supervision, companionship, and personal care services usually provided by the primary caregiver.

Respite means services for the relief of a person normally providing supports to an individual unable to care for him or herself.

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, the primary caregiver.

Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided to a child and his or her parents, legal guardians, or foster par- ents with the respite provider fulfilling some or all of the functions of the care-taking responsibilities of the parent, legal guardian, or foster parent.

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis, but not more than 14 consecutive days, for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of those persons normally providing care for the individual. Respite services may include both day or overnight care. Respite care individuals must be counted in the total allowable five individuals in the home.