Definition
Programs that offer the services of paraprofessional aides who provide assistance with personal hygiene (bathing, grooming and mouth care), clothing care, ambulation, seating, toileting, housekeeping (changing bed linens or other chores that are essential to the individual's health and comfort), food preparation and nutritional and environmental support for recently discharged hospital patients, elderly people and people with disabilities in their own homes or other settings. Personal care may also include supervision which involves cueing, reminding, prompting or directing daily activities, as needed, but does not include medical services.
URL Name
PH-3300-6500
Third Level Code
PH-3300
Taxonomy Code
PH-3300.6500
Parent Code
PH-3300
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PH
Fourth Level Code
PH-3300-6500
Use References
Personal Care Supervision, In Home Personal Hygiene Assistance, In Home Bathing/Grooming Assistance
Publication Status
Online