D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, § 1999

Definitions

Authority: Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6)), An Act to enable the District of Columbia to receive federal Financial assistance under title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes, approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat. 744; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02), and Mayor’s Order 2024-115, dated July 1, 2024. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 10207 (November 5, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 2882 (March 21, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 11281 (December 30, 2005); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 15530 (November 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16830 (December 13, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16834 (December 13, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 225, 230 (January 10, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 851 (January 31, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 1650 (February 28, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 1655 (February 28, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 1941 (March 7, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 1952 (March 7, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2112 (March 14, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2464 (march 21, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2602 (March 28, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2621 (March 28, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3553 (April 4, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3563 (April 4, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 4406 (May 2, 2014); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 644 (January 16, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 4629 (April 10, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12156 (September 4, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15684 (December 4, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 43 (January 1, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 50 (January 1, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published 63 DCR 289 (January 8, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6126 (April 22, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 9678 (July 22, 2016); ; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10027 (July 29, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 10445 (August 12, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 11876 (September 30, 2016); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 2190 (March 2, 2018); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 010372 (August 16, 2024).District of Columbia, Office of the Secretary

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When used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed:

Client - An individual who has been determined eligible to receive services under the Home and Community-based Services Waiver for Persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP) - That plan as set forth in section 403 of the Mentally Retarded Citizens Constitutional Rights and Dignity Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-137; D.C. Official Code § 7-1304.03).

Individual Support Plan (ISP) - The successor to the individual habilitation plan (IHP) as defined in the 2001 Plan for Compliance and Conclusion of Evans v. Williams.

Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in section 1905(d) of the Social Security Act.

Mentally retarded - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in D.C. Official Code § 7-1301.03(19).

Quality Assurance Plan - A written plan that describes the process by which the provider shall evaluate the quality and appropriateness of services delivered to each individual. The plan should describe the process and frequency of implementation for identifying, evaluating and resolving any problem related to the services rendered.

Qualified mental retardation professional - Shall have the same meaning as set forth in 42 CFR § 483.430(a).

Plan of Care - A written service plan that meets the requirements set forth in section 1904.4 of Title 29 DCMR, is signed by the person receiving services, and is used to prior authorize Waiver services.

Person or Participant - An individual who has been determined eligible to receive services under the Home and Community-based Services Waiver for Persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.

Person's home - Shall mean the natural home, but shall not include an institutional or residential facility or foster home.

Provider - Any entity that meets the Waiver service requirements, has signed an agreement with MAA to provide those services, and is enrolled by MAA to provide Waiver services.

Registered Nurse - A person who is licensed or authorized to practice registered nursing pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1202 et seq.) or licensed as a registered nurse in the jurisdiction where services are provided.

Waiver - Shall mean the Home and Community-based Services Waiver for Persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities as approved by the Council of the District of Columbia (Council) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as may be further amended and approved by the Council and CMS.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 10207 (November 5, 2004); as amended by

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 2882 (March 21, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 11281 (December 30, 2005).