Code of Massachusetts Regulations
101 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Title 101 CMR 415.00 - Rates for Community-based Day Support Services
Section 415.02 - Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 415.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 415.02.

Active Treatment. Care and services to improve and/or maintain the client's quality of life in a nursing facility by promoting the optimal level of functioning that allows as much self-determination as possible and strives to prevent a regression of current optimal status.

Client. An individual who receives services purchased by a governmental unit.

Community-based Day Support Services (Services). Community-based day support services assist clients to build and maintain their ability to participate in community activities by focusing on skill areas that include communication, self-care, relationship-building, and community involvement.

EOHHS. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services established under M.G.L. c. 6A.

Governmental Unit. The Commonwealth, any board, commission, department, division, or agency of the Commonwealth and any political subdivision of the Commonwealth.

Nursing Facility. An inpatient health-care facility with the staff and equipment to provide skilled care, rehabilitation, and other related health services to patients who need nursing care, but do not require hospitalization.

Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that contracts with a purchasing agency to provide community-based day support services.

Purchasing Agency. A governmental unit that purchases community-based day support services.

State Funding. The aggregate state fiscal year amount of payments to a provider by a governmental unit for services purchased at rates established in 101 CMR 415.00. State funding does not include any amounts attributable to federal funding or grant funds.

Workforce Initiatives. Funds directed to a provider for workforce development.