the Human Services Code.
(4) A personal care home as defined in section 1001 of
the Human Services Code.
(5) An intermediate care facility for individuals with
an intellectual disability.
"Immediate family member." A spouse, child, stepchild,
parent, stepparent, grandparent, grandchild, brother,
stepbrother, sister, stepsister or like relative-in-law.
"Intermediate care facility for individuals with an
intellectual disability." The term shall have the same meaning
as the term "intermediate care facility for the mentally
retarded" in section 1905(d) of the Social Security Act (49
Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C. § 1396d(d)) on the effective date of this
definition.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Health or the Secretary of
Human Services of the Commonwealth.
"State of disaster emergency." A state of disaster emergency
declared under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301(c) (relating to general
authority of Governor) that is due to a communicable disease.
Section 3. Essential family caregiver.
(a) Designation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, during a state of disaster emergency declared as a result
of a communicable disease the secretary shall require a facility
to designate at least one essential family caregiver per
resident to provide companionship and assist with activities
requiring one-on-one direction, including compassionate care
situations. Only facilities that have the ability to follow
necessary precautions outlined by the Federal and State
Government may designate an essential family caregiver.
(b) Visitation.--Visitation by an essential family caregiver
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