Scope

(1) These rules apply to all agencies or personal support services coordinator who provide personal support services in the permanent or temporary residence of persons supported who meet the criteria specified in Rule 0465-02-01(47). (2) The following are exempt from licensure under this chapter: (a) An individual who provides personal support services to only one (1) person supported and who is not in a business arrangement to provide personal support services to any other person supported. This exception shall not apply to an individual who holds themselves out to the public as being in the business of personal support services for compensation; (b) An individual who provides personal support services only to members of the individual’s own family; (c) An individual who provides only housekeeping services to a person supported and no other assistance with major life activities; (d) An individual who provides only transportation services and no other assistance with major life activities; (e) An individual who provides services in homeless shelters; (f) An individual who provides only delivery services, such as dry-cleaning, food, medication delivery, or medical equipment; and (g) Home care organizations licensed under T.C.A., Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2 as a home care organization.