Code of Massachusetts Regulations
103 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Title 103 CMR 761.00 - Access To Therapeutic Diets And Medical Care
Section 761.05 - Definitions

Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services. The chief executive officer of the Department's Health Services Division.

Business Day. Monday through Friday, exclusive of state or federal holidays.

Commissioner. The chief executive officer of the Department of Correction.

Complaint. A written complaint by an inmate submitted to the superintendent in accordance with 103 CMR 761.00.

Contractual Medical Provider. Any provider of medical, dental, mental health treatment who is not an employee of the Department and who provides services through a contractual agreement.

Department. Department of Correction.

Deputy Commissioner of the Administrative Services Division. The executive staff person whose duties include, but are not limited to the management of the Department's Food Services Division.

Dietician. A registered dietician employed by the Contractual Medical Provider, or if no contractual medical provider, by the Department.

Food Service. All kitchen personnel employed by the Department, equipment and area where food is stored, prepared, and/or consumed.

Food Service Manager/Supervisor. The person designated by the superintendent whose duties include, but are not limited to, the daily management of the food service operation within the institution.

Health Services Administrator. The individual designated by the Contractual Medical Provider, or if no contractual medical provider, by the Department, to oversee and manage one or more institutional Health Services Units and associated treatment areas.

Health Services Unit. The health care units located in any Department institution.

Institution. Any correctional facility operated by the Department.

Program Medical Director. Contractual Medical Provider staff member responsible for clinical supervision Contractual Medical Provider staff.

R.D.A. Recommended daily allowance regarding meal nutrition as prescribed by the National Academy of Sciences.

Superintendent. The chief administrative officer of a correctional institution.

Therapeutic Diet. A diet prescribed by a physician or dentist employed by the Contractual Medical Provider, or if no contractual medical provider, by the Department.