Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 227 - Licensing of Community Living Arrangements, Residential Schools and Habilitative Nursing Facilities › Contracting for Residential Support Services Supported Living Services › Section 17a-227-31 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
For the purpose of Sec. 17a-227-31 through Sec.
				  17a-227-37,
				  inclusive, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Annual Performance Review" means a
				review of the contractor's compliance with the terms of the contract.
(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of
				the department of mental retardation.
(c) "Contract" means written authorization
				issued by the commissioner to any person, firm or corporation to provide
				residential support services to persons with mental retardation for a period of
				up to one fiscal year.
(d)
				"Contractor" means the person, firm or corporation that is authorized by the
				commissioner to provide residential support services to persons with mental
				retardation and is responsible to the department for complying with the
				provisions of these regulations.
(e) "Department" means the department of
				mental retardation (DMR).
(f) "DMR
				policies" means written procedures and rules issued by the commissioner which
				govern the operation of the department and organizations and persons contracted
				with to provide residential support services pursuant to Section
				17a-227
				C.G.S. as amended by P.A. 89-375.
(g) "Dwelling" means any building designed
				for human habitation.
(h)
				"Follow-Along Plan" means an annual planning process identifying the minimal
				level of services for clients of the department.
(i) "Housing costs" means those costs
				normally attributable to the acquisition, retention, use and occupancy of a
				dwelling, including but not limited to rent or other periodic payments for use
				and occupancy.
(j) "Overall Plan of
				Services (OPS)" means an individual planning process that results in a document
				that specifies a strategy to guide the delivery of service to a person with
				mental retardation for up to one year.
(k) "Own Home" means any dwelling not
				requiring a license by the department that is occupied by a person with mental
				retardation for which the occupant pays his own housing costs wholly with his
				own funds or with assistance.
(l)
				"Personal Care Services" means assistance to individuals which allows them to
				perform their routine activities of daily living to maintain independence,
				health, personal appearance, comfort, safety and interactions within their
				community.
(m) "Region" means the
				management of a geographical subdivision of the state as defined by the
				department.
(n) "Record" means
				written information pertaining to each service recipient which shall include
				administrative, treatment and educational data.
(o) "Residential Support Services" means any
				service provided by a person, firm or corporation to assist a person with
				mental retardation to live in his own home. These services are not intended for
				persons who have a need for continuous supervision or the presence of staff in
				the person's own home for the purpose of protection or control except for
				certain periods of transition or adjustment. Such services may include, but are
				not limited to: periodic visits as defined in the service contract or supports
				provided by a paid neighbor or roommate, assistance with specific life needs
				such as financial management, locating housing, health care, shopping, teaching
				of basic independent living skills, periodic counseling and emotional support,
				personal care services or adaptive devices.
(p) "Residential Support Services Plan" means
				a plan for the delivery of residential support services developed in
				conjunction with the person receiving the services. This plan shall delineate
				in measurable terms the services to be provided, the person(s) responsible and
				timeframes for delivery of services.