Respite definition

Respite means "relief care" as defined in this rule.
Respite means brief, temporary relief care provided by an in-home or out-of-home provider paid by the department. The respite provider fulfills some or all of the care provider responsibilities for a short time.
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

  • Client Service Manager (CSM) (Day, Residential and Respite) • The CSM must ensure each client attending their service has an up-to- date Contract of Care which is reviewed annually at a minimum.

  • Respite Care for up to fourteen (14) days per contract year, limited to five (5) consecutive days for any one inpatient stay; 11.

  • No Fees are refundable in the event that a Respite Resident is admitted to hospital and such admission starts during the last week of the short stay period under the RAA.

  • Respite Respite can be defined as a service provided to individuals unable to care for themselves that is furnished on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of those persons who normally provide care for the person.

  • PCIRC Plumas District Hospital, Seneca Hospital, Eastern Plumas Hospital Shasta County: Two Medical Respite programs will be continued: 1) Shasta Community Health Center HOPE Medical Respite provides the opportunity to heal, recover, and rest in a safe environment while case managers assist in securing supportive services and housing resources.


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 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.
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 those persons normally providing care for the individual. Respite services may include both day or overnight care. Respite care individuals must be counted in the total allowable five individuals in the home.