Sec. 7.
(1) “Regular license” means a license issued to an adult foster care facility which is in compliance with this act and the rules promulgated under this act.
(2) “Related” means any of the following relationships by marriage, blood, or adoption: spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, grandparent, aunt, uncle, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, or cousin.
(3) “Short-term operation” means an adult foster care facility which operates for a period of time less than 6 months within a calendar year.
(4) “Special license” means a license issued for the duration of the operation of an adult foster care facility if the licensee is a short-term operation.
(5) “Specialized program” means a program of services or treatment provided in an adult foster care facility licensed under this act that is designed to meet the unique programmatic needs of the residents of that home as set forth in the assessment plan for each resident and for which the facility receives special compensation.
(6) “Special compensation” means payment to an adult foster care facility to ensure the provision of a specialized program in addition to the basic payment for adult foster care. Special compensation does not include payment received by the adult foster care facility directly from the medicaid program for personal care services for a resident, or payment received under the supplemental security income program under title XVI of the social security act, 42 U.S.C. 1381 to 1383c.
(7) “Supervision” means guidance of a resident in the activities of daily living, including all of the following:
(a) Reminding a resident to maintain his or her medication schedule, as directed by the resident's physician.
(b) Reminding a resident of important activities to be carried out.
(c) Assisting a resident in keeping appointments.
(d) Being aware of a resident's general whereabouts even though the resident may travel independently about the community.
(8) “Temporary license” means a license issued to a facility which has not previously been licensed pursuant to this act or to former Act No. 287 of the Public Acts of 1972.
History: 1979, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987
Last modified: October 10, 2016