Backup caregiver definition
Backup caregiver means the secondary person who will assume the role of providing direct care to and support of the waiver individual in instances of emergencies and in the absence of the primary caregiver who is unable to care for the individual. Such secondary persons shall perform the duties needed by the waiver individual without compensation and shall be trained in the skilled needs and technologies required by the waiver individual. Such secondary persons must be identified in the waiver individual's records.
Backup caregiver means the secondary person who will assume the role of providing direct care to and support of the waiver individual in instances of emergencies and in the absence of the primary caregiver who is unable to care for the
Backup caregiver means an identified secondary person who will assume the role of providing direct care to and support of the client in instances of emergencies and in the absence of the primary caregiv- er who is unable to care for or respond to the client.