Section R9-10-1201. Definitions

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 36-401 and R9-10-101, the following apply in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

1.        “Branch office” means a location other than a home health agency’s main administrative office that:

a.         Operates  under  the   license  of  the  home  health agency, and

b.        Is under the control of the home health agency’s administrator.

2.        “Home health services director” means an individual who provides direction for the home health services provided by or through a home health agency.

3.        “Medical social services” means activities that assist a patient to cope with concerns about the patient’s illness or injury, and may include helping to find resources to address the patient’s concerns.

Historical Note

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).