1. (a) Screening is a preliminary process used to determine if client eligibility is met.
2. (b) A screening instrument must be completed for each unpaid primary caregiver who requests service.

3. (c) The screening instrument must address:

   1. (1) Caregiver identification information;
   2. (2) Ability of the person requiring care to perform activities of daily living;
   3. (3) Ability of the person requiring care to perform instrumental activities of daily living;
   4. (4) Physical functioning of the person requiring care;
   5. (5) Caregiver's perception of the emotional well‑being of the person requiring care;
   6. (6) Extent of support provided by the primary caregiver;
   7. (7) Services currently received by the person requiring care or the caregiver.

History Note: Authority G.S. 143B‑181.1(c); 143B‑181.10;
Eff. November 1, 1991;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. September 6, 2016.