Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-63-1

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 21, May 23, 2024

Section 30-63-1 - Definitions

(a) Words and phrases used in this article shall have the same meanings as set forth in K.S.A. 39-1803, and amendments thereto. In addition, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this regulation.

(1) "Agent" means any individual utilized by a provider to carry out any activity done by that provider, whether being paid or serving as a volunteer.

(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of mental health and developmental disabilities.

(3) "Commission" means the division of mental health and developmental disabilities within the department of social and rehabilitation services.

(4) "Department" means the department of social and rehabilitation services.

(5) "Person" means an individual with a developmental disability.

(6) "Provider" means a community services provider or any other entity required to be licensed pursuant to this article.

(7) "Services" means community services.

(8) "Support network" means the one or more individuals selected by a person or by the person and the person's guardian, if one has been appointed, to provide assistance and guidance to that person in understanding issues, making plans for the future, or making complex decisions.

(b) This regulation shall take effect on and after October 1, 1998.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-63-1

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 75-3307b and K.S.A. 1997 Supp. 39-1801, et seq.; effective July 1, 1996; amended Oct. 1, 1998.