OAR 411-328-0560: Definitions

OAR 411-317-0000 includes general definitions for words and terms frequently used in OAR chapter 411, division 328. In addition to the definitions in OAR 411-317-0000, the following definitions apply specifically to the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 328. If the same word or term is defined differently in OAR 411-317-0000, the definition in this rule applies. (1) "Board of Directors" means the group of people formed by a provider agency to set policy and give directions to a provider delivering supports to individuals in a community-based service setting. A board of directors may include local advisory boards used by multi-state organizations. (2) "CDDP" means "Community Developmental Disabilities Program". (3) "Certificate" means the document issued by the Department to a provider that certifies the provider is eligible under the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 323 to receive state funds for the delivery of services through an endorsed supported living setting. (4) "Endorsement" means the authorization to provide services in a supported living setting issued by the Department to a certified provider that has met the qualification criteria outlined in these rules and the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 323. (5) "Executive Director" means the person designated by a board of directors or corporate owner responsible for the operation of a supported living program and the administration of services in a supported living setting. (6) "Individual" means an adult applying for, or determined eligible for, Department-funded developmental disabilities services. (7) "Individual Profile" means the written profile that describes an individual entering into a supported living setting. The profile may consist of materials or assessments generated by a provider or other related agencies, consultants, family members, or the legal or designated representative of the individual (as applicable). (8) "ISP" means "Individual Support Plan". (9) "OIS" means "Oregon Intervention System". (10) "OSIPM" means "Oregon Supplemental Income Program-Medical". (11) "Provider" means a public or private community agency or organization that delivers developmental disabilities services and is certified and endorsed by the Department to deliver the services under these rules and the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 323. (12) "Supported Living" means the endorsed program that provides the opportunity for individuals to live in the residence of their own choice within the community. Supported living is not grounded in the concept of "readiness" or in a "continuum of services model", but rather provides the opportunity for individuals to live where they want, with whom they want, for as long as they desire, with a recognition that needs and desires may change over time. (13) "These Rules" mean the rules in OAR chapter 411, division 328. (14) "Unit" means the personal space and bedroom of an individual receiving home and community-based services in a provider owned, controlled, or operated residential setting, as agreed to in the Residency Agreement.