Definitions

The following definitions, in addition to the definitions in North Dakota Century Code section 23-17.3-01, apply to this chapter: 1. "Agency" means home health agency. 2. "Branch" means a location or site from which a home health agency provides services within a portion of the total geographic area served by the parent agency. The branch office is part of the home health agency and is located close enough to share administration, supervision, and services. 3. "Clinical note" means a notation of a contact with a patient that is written and dated by a member of the health care team and that describes signs and symptoms, treatment and drugs administered and the patient's reaction, and any changes in physical or emotional condition. 4. "Companion services" includes staying or traveling with a patient and may include provision of guided maneuvering or nonweight bearing assistance. 5. "Department" means the department of health and human services. 6. "Governing body" means the individual or group in whom the ultimate authority and legal responsibility is vested for the conduct of the agency. 7. "Homemaker services" include preparing meals, shopping, assistance with bill paying, housework, laundry, transportation, communication, and mobility outside the patient's residence. 8. "Parent" means the agency office that develops and maintains administrative control of the branch offices. 9. "Progress notes" means a written notation, dated and signed by a member of the health care team, which summarizes facts about care furnished and the patient's response during a given period of time. 10. "Supervised practical training" means training in a laboratory or other setting in which the home health aide trainee demonstrates tasks on an individual under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed practical nurse.