New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 77A - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED IN/BY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 10:77A-1.2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:77A-1.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Adult" means any individual who meets the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services' criteria for adult services, as defined in N.J.A.C. 10:37A.

"Advanced practice nurse (APN)" means a person currently licensed to practice as a registered professional nurse who is certified by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:37 and with 45:11-45 through 52, or similarly licensed and certified by a comparable agency of the state in which he or she practices.

"Community residences for mentally ill adults" as used in this chapter means any community residential program licensed by, and under contract with, the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to provide services in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10:37A to mentally ill adults who require assistance to live independently in the community. "Community residences for mentally ill adults" does not include " supportive housing residences."

"Mental health rehabilitation services" means services provided in/by a community residence program licensed by DMHAS, which include, but are not limited to, assessment and development of a comprehensive service plan and implementation of the service plan through individual services coordination, training in daily living skills and supportive counseling.

"Registered professional nurse (RN)" means a person who is licensed by the New Jersey Board of Nursing as a professional nurse pursuant to 45:11-26 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:37 or similarly licensed and certified by a comparable agency of the state in which he or she practices.

"Supportive housing residence" means any unit of dwelling space as defined at 10:37A-1.2.

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