§ 100147. — 100147. (Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 269, Sec. 1.)

California § 100147.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 101.: DIVISION 101. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
• Part 1.: PART 1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
• Ch. 1.5.: CHAPTER 1.5. Health and Welfare Agency Report on Long-Term Care

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For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Long-term care” means a coordinated continuum of preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, supportive, and maintenance services that address the health, social and personal needs of older individuals and functionally-impaired adults who have restricted self-care capabilities. Long-term care may include licensed nursing facilities, adult residential care facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and home and community-based services.
(b)
“Systems of home and community based services” means an integrated continuum of service options available locally to older individuals and functionally-impaired adults through programs administered by the state for persons who seek to maximize self-care and independent living in the home or home-like environment.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 269, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.