Respite definition

Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided by an in- home or out-of-home provider paid by the department. The respite pro- vider fulfills some or all of the care provider responsibilities for a short time.
Respite means "relief care" as defined in this rule.
Respite means short-term care and supervision provided to an individual on a periodic or intermittent basis because of the temporary absence of, or need for relief of, the primary care giver.

Examples of Respite in a sentence

  • LIDDA shall ensure the provision of Crisis Respite service area is in accordance with the requirements stated in A-11: Crisis Services of this Contract.

  • Crisis Respite Out-of-Home: Therapeutic support provided in a safe environment with staff on-site providing 24-hour supervision to an individual who is demonstrating a crisis that cannot be stabilized in a less intensive setting.

  • Crisis Respite In-Home: Therapeutic support provided to an individual, who is demonstrating a is deemed clinically appropriate for the individual to remain in his/her natural environment and it is anticipated the crisis can be stabilized within a continuous 72-hour period.

  • Out of home crisis respite is provided in the following settings: an ICF/IID; a HCS group home; an HHSC-authorized Crisis Respite facility; an HHSC- authorized crisis residential facility; or a LIDDA-operated facility.

  • Annually, the Crisis Respite Plan as described in section 2.2 of this section.


More Definitions of Respite

Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis, but not more than 14 consecutive days, for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.
Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, persons normally providing the supports to individuals unable to care for themselves.
Respite means paid temporary services to provide relief for families or other caregivers who are unpaid. In-home and out-of-home respite may be provided on an hourly or daily basis, including 24-hour respite service for several consecutive days. The range of tasks provided may include supervision, companionship, and personal care services usually provided by the primary caregiver.
Respite means services for the relief of a person normally providing supports to an individual unable to care for him or herself.
Respite means intermittent services provided on a periodic basis for the relief of, or due to the temporary absence of, the primary caregiver.
Respite means a period of care and supervision of a member to provide rest or relief to a family member or other person caring for the member. Respite provides activities and services to meet the social, emotional, and physical needs of the member during respite.
Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided to a child and his or her parents, legal guardians, or foster par- ents with the respite provider fulfilling some or all of the functions of the care-taking responsibilities of the parent, legal guardian, or foster parent.