Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 205.000 - Minimum Standards Governing Medical Records And The Conduct Of Physical Examinations In Correctional Facilities
Section 205.020 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.205
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

As used in 105 CMR 205.000, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise:

Correctional Facility. Any correctional facility or correctional institution as defined by M.G.L. c. 125, § 1, operated by the Commonwealth or any subdivision thereof, including jails and houses of detention.

Health Services Staff. The staff providing medical care or treatment to inmates within the correctional facility according to recommendations of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) or other generally recognized evidence-based, consensus practice recommendations.

Inmate. A committed offender or other such person placed in a correctional facility as defined in M.G.L. c. 125, § 1.

Medical Care. All services which are provided for the purpose of securing the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness or disability.

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