Code of Massachusetts Regulations
101 CMR - EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Title 101 CMR 418.00 - Payments For Youth Short-Term Stabilization and Emergency Placement Services
Section 418.02 - Definitions

As used in 101 CMR 418.00, unless the context requires otherwise, terms have the meanings in 101 CMR 418.02.

Add-on Rate. A rate that is intended to provide an additional, necessary service not included in the current programmatic model, which will be instituted at the discretion of the purchasing governmental unit.

Alternative Lock-up Program. An Alternative Lock-up Program (ALP) relieves police departments of the burden of caring for juveniles held on bail, prearraignment, during non-court hours, thereby ensuring that no juvenile is detained in a police lockup for longer than the federally mandated six-hour time limit. An ALP must provide a minimum number of beds at separate locations, for use by either males or females, to house alleged juveniles held on bail, prearraignment, from the time of their arrest until their arraignment during the next available court session. An ALP serves juvenile offenders who are arrested during non-court hours by law enforcement agencies within their designated region.

Client. A child, adolescent, or young adult receiving youth short-term stabilization and emergency placement services purchased by a governmental unit.

Cost Report. The document used to report costs and other financial and statistical data. The Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) is used when required.

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

Full-time Equivalent (FTE). Staff position equivalent to a full-time employee.

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

Per Diem. Service unit based on a 24-hour period of care.

Provider. Any individual, group, partnership, trust, corporation, or other legal entity that offers youth short-term stabilization and emergency placement services for purchase by a governmental unit and that meets the conditions of purchase or licensure that have been or may be adopted by a purchasing governmental unit.

Staffing Support. The additional staff members, with positions ranging from clinical to direct care and including varying levels of support staff from food services to secure transporters, who supplement DYS staff within the state-operated residential programs. The purchasing agency provides specific definitions for each position.

Utilization. The proportion of a program's capacity that is filled by clients on a regularly measured basis, expressed as a percentage.

Youth and Transition Age Youth Detoxification and Stabilization Programs. A short-term (generally less than 45 days) 24-hour addiction treatment program for adolescents or transition age youth who abuse or are dependent on alcohol or drugs, which may be accompanied by mental health issues. These programs provide stabilization/detoxification services for males and females 13 through 17, and 16 through 20 years of age. Services provide gender-specific medical, psychological, and behavioral stabilization; biopsychosocial assessment; treatment planning; referral to appropriate treatment and support services; and follow-up for the adolescents.

Youth Short-term Stabilization and Emergency Placement. Programs that provide a child or adolescent a place of overnight housing in a specialized residential setting for a short-term period, generally less than 45 days, to promote stabilization, determine appropriate long-term placement, or provide integration and ongoing services.