1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Administration” means the Mental Hygiene Administration.

   2. (2) “Admission” means that an individual is:

      1. (a) Taken into observation status on the basis of certification for involuntary admission under Health-General Article, §§10-614 — 10-617, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.21.01.07; or
      2. (b) Voluntarily admitted under the provisions of Health-General Article, §10-609 or 10-610, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   3. (3) “Average annual itemized expenses” means the amount budgeted for institutional services and administrative overhead costs that are appropriated for the facility in the fiscal year in which downsizing occurs.
   4. (4) “Core service agency (CSA)” means the county or multicounty authority, designated under Health-General Article, Title 10, Subtitle 12, Annotated Code of Maryland, and approved by the Department, that is responsible for planning, managing, and monitoring publicly funded mental health services.
   5. (5) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health.
   6. (6) “Director” means the Director of the Maryland Department of Health.
   7. (7) “Downsizing” means the process by which the Administration analyzes the projected capacity of a State inpatient facility and implements procedures to close a ward or wards.
   8. (8) “Fund” means the Mental Hygiene Community-Based Services Fund established according to the requirements of Health-General Article, §10-208, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   9. (9) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.
   10. (10) “State inpatient facility” means a facility listed in Health-General Article, §10-406(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Health-General Article, §10-208, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 23, 1995 (22:21 Md. R. 1616)

Regulation .02B amended effective February 9, 1998 (25:3 Md. R. 145)

Regulation .03C amended effective February 9, 1998 (25:3 Md. R. 145)