1. (a) A home health agency must provide skilled nursing services and at least one of the following additional services:

   1. (1) physical therapy;
   2. (2) occupational therapy;
   3. (3) speech therapy; or
   4. (4) home health aide services.

2. (b) A home health agency may provide additional services designed to maintain, improve, or restore a physical or mental condition. Additional services must be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional standards and identified in a plan of care established under 7 AAC 12.513. Additional services may include

   1. (1) nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse;
   2. (2) physical, occupational, speech, or respiratory therapy;
   3. (3) medical social services;
   4. (4) nutrition counseling;
   5. (5) home health aide services;
   6. (6) personal care services; and
   7. (7) medical supplies, other than drugs and biologicals, and the use of medical appliances.

(Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; am 9/6/96, Register 139)

Authority: AS 18.05.040