Md. Code Regs. 10.01.10.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024

Section 10.01.10.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Client" means a resident or patient in a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene facility.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

(3) Facility.

(a) "Facility" means an inpatient or residential facility owned and operated by the Department.

(b) "Facility" includes Mental Hygiene Administration institutions, Developmental Disabilities Administration institutions, and chronic and rehabilitation facilities.

(4) "Medical providers" means private providers of medical care or related services who render care to clients of the Department's facilities.

(5) "Off-grounds medical services" means medical care or related services provided to clients of the Department's facilities rendered by medical providers at a site other than the facility.

(6) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Md. Code Regs. 10.01.10.02

Regulations .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective September 1, 1983 (10:20 Md. R. 1780); adopted permanently effective December 19, 1983 (10:25 Md. R. 2268)
Regulation .02B amended effective February 20, 1989 (16:3 Md. R. 342)