Definitions. The following words and phrases, in addition to definitions contained in A.R.S. §§ 36-2901 and 36-2931, and 9 A.A.C. 22, Article 1, have the following meanings unless the context of the Chapter explicitly requires another meaning:
"Bed hold" means a 24 hour per day unit of service that is authorized by an ALTCS case manager or designee during a period of short-term hospitalization or therapeutic leave that meets the requirement specified in 42 CFR 483.12.
"Behavior intervention" means the planned interruption of a member's inappropriate behavior using techniques such as reinforcement, training, behavior modification, and other systematic procedures intended to result in more acceptable behavior.
"Respite care" means a short-term service provided in a NF or a home and community based service setting to an individual if necessary to relieve a family member or other person caring for the individual.
"Room and board" means lodging and meals.
"Scope of services" means the covered, limited, and excluded services under Articles 2 and 12 of this Chapter.
"Ventilator dependent," for purposes of ALTCS eligibility, means an individual is medically dependent on a ventilator for life support at least six hours per day and has been dependent on ventilator support as an inpatient in a hospital, NF, or ICF-MR for at least 30 consecutive days.
Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-28-102