Illinois Administrative Code › Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH › Part 109 - INDIVIDUALS ACCESS TO SERVICES › Section 109.10 - Definitions

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 28, July 12, 2024
"Computer programs" or "software" means instructions for the
				computer written generally in a machine language.
"CD-ROM" or "CD" means a compact computer memory storage device
				containing one or more computer programs that can be used by or installed onto
				a computer and which is removable.
"CPU" or "central processing unit" means the brains of the
				computer and physically consists of a large metal or plastic box.
"CRT" or "cathode ray tube" means one type of a computer
				monitor.
"Cyberstalking" means using electronic communication (such as a
				computer) to transmit a threat of bodily harm, sexual assault, confinement or
				restraint to a person, or place the person or his or her family member in
				reasonable apprehension of harm, sexual assault, confinement or
				restraint.
"EDP liaison" means the person designated by the facility to
				ensure computer software and hardware are compatible with DHS systems and
				requirements. The EDP liaison serves as the liaison between the facility and
				the Bureau of Management Information Systems.
"Educational purposes" means enrollment in a degree program
				from an accredited school or a class offered by an accredited school or adult
				learning center approved by the individual's treatment or interdisciplinary
				team.
"Employee", for the purposes of this Part only, means any
				person providing services at the direction of the Administrator or Director, or
				Department Secretary, on- or off-site. This includes payroll personnel,
				contractors, subcontractors, and volunteers.
"Facility" means a State-operated developmental disabilities or
				a State-operated mental health facility as defined by Sections 1-107 or 1-114
				of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code [405 ILCS 5/1-107 and
				1 -114].
"Facility director" means the chief administrator of a facility
				or his or her designee. At a mental health facility, the designee may be a
				hospital administrator, medical director, medical administrator, physician,
				clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or registered nurse. At a
				developmental disabilities facility, the designee may be any member of the
				center's executive staff or the EDP liaison coordinator.
"Inappropriate use" means the use of a computer in violation of
				this Part or facility policy or to harass or otherwise harm another person.
				Unless instructed otherwise by the court, it does not include using the
				computer to prepare for litigation to seek relief or against the
				Department.
"Individual" means a recipient of services as defined in
				Section 1-123 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code
				[405 ILCS
				5/1-123 ].
"Internet" or "World-wide web" means a method whereby two or
				more computers can interact.
"Laptop computer" means a portable computer that has all of the
				functions of a larger desktop computer.
"LCD" means liquid crystal display.
"Modem" means a device used to connect one computer to another
				or to the internet through telephone lines, radio frequencies, cable
				connections, or other means.
"Peripheral" means any device that is used in conjunction with
				a computer and includes, but is not limited to, printers, scanners, and disk
				drives.
"Printer" means a device that will put the information from a
				computer program on paper.
"Restriction" means limiting the individual's use of a computer
				or access to specified software, up to and including denial to use a
				computer.
"Treatment or Interdisciplinary team" means the facility
				employees responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating an
				individual's programs and services.