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(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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