OAR 411-300-0110: Definitions and Acronyms

In addition to the following definitions, OAR 411-317-0000 includes general definitions for words and terms frequently used in OAR chapter 411, division 300. If a word or term is defined differently in OAR 411-317-0000, the definition in this rule applies. (1) "ADL" means "activities of daily living". (2) "Behavior Criteria" means the criteria used by the Department to evaluate the intensity of the behaviors, challenges, and service needs of a child and to determine eligibility for the ICF/ID Behavioral Model Waiver. (3) "CDDP" means "Community Developmental Disabilities Program". (4) "Child" means an individual who is less than 18 years of age, and applying for, or accepted for, CIIS. (5) "CHIP" means the "Children's Health Insurance Program". (6) "CIIS" means "Children's Intensive In-Home Services". CIIS includes case management from a Department-employed services coordinator and the services authorized by the Department delivered through the following: (a) The ICF/ID Behavioral Program. (b) The Medically Fragile Children’s Program. (c) The Medically Involved Children’s Program. (7) "Clinical Criteria" means the criteria used by the Department to assess the initial and ongoing eligibility of a child for the Medically Fragile Children’s Program and their support needs. (8) "Delegation" is the process where a registered nurse authorizes an unlicensed person to perform nursing tasks and confirms that authorization in writing. Delegation may occur only after a registered nurse follows all steps of the delegation process as outlined in OAR chapter 851, division 047. (9) "Entry" means enrollment in CIIS. (10) "Exit" means termination or discontinuance of enrollment in CIIS. (11) "Family": (a) Means a unit of two or more people that includes at least one child who is eligible for CIIS where the primary caregiver is: (A) Related to the child by blood, marriage, or legal adoption; or (B) In a domestic relationship where partners share the following: (i) A permanent residence. (ii) Joint responsibility for the household in general, such as child-rearing, maintenance of the residence, and basic living expenses. (iii) Joint responsibility for supporting a child when the child is related to one of the partners by blood, marriage, or legal adoption. (b) The term "family" is defined as described above for the following purposes: (A) Determining the eligibility of a child for enrollment into CIIS as a resident in the family home. (B) Identifying people who may apply, plan, and arrange for individual services. (C) Determining who may receive family training. (12) "Family Home" means the primary residence for a child that is not under contract with the Department to provide services as a certified foster home or a licensed or certified residential care facility, assisted living facility, nursing facility, or other residential setting. (13) "ICF/ID Behavioral Model Waiver" means the 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services waiver granted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that allows Medicaid funds to be spent on a child living in the family home who otherwise would have to be served in an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities if the waiver was not available. (14) "ISP" means "Individual Support Plan". (15) "Medically Fragile Model Waiver" means the 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services waiver granted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that allows Medicaid funds to be spent on a child living in the family home who otherwise would have to be served in a hospital if the waiver was not available. (16) "Medically Involved Children's Waiver" means the 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services waiver granted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that allows Medicaid funds to be spent on a child living in the family home who otherwise would have to be served in a nursing facility if the waiver program was not available. (17) "Medically Involved Criteria" means the criteria used by the Department to evaluate the intensity of the physical and medical challenges of a child and to determine eligibility for the Medically Involved Children's Program. (18) "MFC" means "Medically Fragile Children". Medically fragile children have a health impairment requiring intensive, specialized services on a daily basis, who have been found eligible for MFC services by the Department. (19) "OCCS" means "Office of Client and Community Services". (20) "OHP" means "Oregon Health Plan". (21) "OSIPM" means "Oregon Supplemental Income Program-Medical". (22) "Private Duty Nursing" means the nursing services described in OAR 411-300-0150 that are determined medically necessary to support a child or young adult receiving MFC services in the family home. (23) "These Rules" mean the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 300. (24) "Young Adult" means an individual aged 18 through 20.