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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-42. HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVER FOR PERSONS WHO ARE ELDERLY AND INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES |
Section 29-4232. PROGRAM SERVICES:RESPITE SERVICES
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4232.1A unit of service for chore aide services shall be one (1) hour spent performing allowable task(s). The maximum amount of service permitted under the waiver is thirty-two (32) units (four days). Service is limited to one (1) occurrence per recipient. An occurrence is any number of units between one (1) and thirty-two (32) units. The MAA may grant or deny exceptions to the number of units allowed for a waiver recipient.
4232.2A waiver recipient may choose an individual or family member other than a spouse, or parent of a minor recipient or other legally responsible relative to provide chore aide services.
4232.3Allowable tasks for chore aide services shall be the following:
(a)Washing floors;
(b)Washing windows and walls;
(c)Tacking down loose rugs and tiles;
(d)Moving items or furniture in order to provide safe access and egress;
(e)Trash removal;
(f)Removal of animal waste; and
(g)Any other activity designed to bring the environment up to a maintenance level so that it can be maintained by ongoing and regular housekeeping.
4232.4Prohibited tasks for chore aide service shall be the following:
(a)Hands-on care;
(b)Cooking;
(c)Grocery shopping; and
(d)Respite services.