Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801 – Definitions
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As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
1. Crisis intervention. “Crisis intervention” means an unplanned and temporary service necessary to alleviate a crisis and preserve the living arrangements of a person who receives services from the department.
[PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
- Adult: means a person who has attained the age of 18 years. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Crisis intervention: means an unplanned and temporary service necessary to alleviate a crisis and preserve the living arrangements of a person who receives services from the department. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1001
- Family support services: means services that enable a family, which is otherwise eligible to receive services from the department, to maintain and care for its minor or adult member at home. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
- Respite care: means a temporary service that provides a respite to a family in a planned and predictable manner. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
- Service coordination: means a lifelong, goal-oriented process for coordination of the range of services needed and wanted by persons with disabilities and their families. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
- Therapeutic services: means occupational, physical, speech and language, respiratory, and vision therapy, counseling and other therapies to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 34-B Sec. 1801
2. Family support services. “Family support services” means services that enable a family, which is otherwise eligible to receive services from the department, to maintain and care for its minor or adult member at home. Family support services include but are not limited to the following:
A. Dental and medical care; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
B. Respite care; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
C. Recreation and leisure activities; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
D. Homemaker services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
E. Transportation; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
F. Personal assistance services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
G. Home health services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
H. Therapeutic and nursing services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
I. Home and vehicle modifications; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
J. Equipment and supplies; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
K. Family counseling services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
L. Communication services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
M. Crisis intervention; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
N. Specialized utility costs; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
O. Integrated child care; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
P. Specialized diagnosis and evaluation; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
Q. Specialized nutrition and clothing; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
R. Family education and training; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
S. Service coordination; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
T. Information services; [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
U. Assistive technology; and [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
V. Permanency planning. [PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
3. Respite care. “Respite care” means a temporary service that provides a respite to a family in a planned and predictable manner. Respite care may include but is not limited to bringing outside caretakers into the home and bringing a child outside the home for services.
[PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
4. Service coordination. “Service coordination” means a lifelong, goal-oriented process for coordination of the range of services needed and wanted by persons with disabilities and their families.
[PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
5. Therapeutic services. “Therapeutic services” means occupational, physical, speech and language, respiratory, and vision therapy, counseling and other therapies to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities.
[PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 316, §2 (NEW).