Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-24.50
"Catchment area" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 230A.102(2).
"Community mental health center self-assessment" means the form completed and submitted to the department by a new organization as part of the initial application to be designated as a CMHC. Designated CMHCs complete the form annually and submit it to the department as part of the accreditation and CMHC monitoring process.
"Community support services" or "CSS" means services that support individuals with a mental illness and functional impairment to live and work in the community of their choice through assisting with:
1. Monitoring of mental health symptoms and functioning/reality orientation;
2. Transportation;
3. Supportive relationship;
4. Communication with other providers;
5. Ensuring individual attends appointments/obtains medications;
6. Crisis intervention/developing crisis plan; and
7. Coordination and development of natural support systems for mental health support.
"Functional impairment," for the purpose of this division, means difficulties that substantially interfere with or limit functioning in one or more major life activities, such as basic daily living (including but not limited to eating, bathing, dressing); instrumental living skills (including but not limited to maintaining a household, managing money, community involvement, taking prescribed medication); and functioning in social, family and vocational/educational contexts.
"Psychosocial rehabilitation services" means services that promote recovery, full community integration, and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental health condition that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives. Psychosocial rehabilitation services are collaborative, person-directed and individualized. The service focuses on helping individuals develop skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice.
"Target population" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 230A.105.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-24.50