1. 1. “Branch office” means a location other than a home health agency’s main administrative office that:

   1. a. Operates under the license of the home health agency, and
   2. b. Is under the control of the home health agency’s administrator.
2. 2. “Home health services director” means an individual who provides direction for the home health services provided by or through a home health agency.
3. 3. “Medical social services” means activities that assist a patient to cope with concerns about the patient’s illness or injury, and may include helping to find resources to address the patient’s concerns.

In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. §§ 36-401, 36-151 and R9-10-101, the following apply in this Article, unless otherwise specified:

Historical Note

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 651 (February 28, 2025), effective April 6, 2025 (Supp. 25-1).