As used in this subpart:

1. (1) “Adequate supply” means there is sufficient supply of services available to meet the need for services;
2. (2) “Direct services” means activity to provide services directly to an older person by the staff of an area agency on aging;
3. (3) “Economically” refers to the capacity of the service provider to provide the service in the most cost-efficient manner;
4. (4) “Effectively” refers to the capacity of the service provider to provide services needed to meet the need in the PSA; and
5. (5) “Service provider” means an entity that is awarded a contract from an area agency on aging to provide services under the area plan.

Codification Notes: “PSA” means public service area.