ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITY LICENSING ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 218 of 1979400.707 Definitions; R to T.Sec. 7.
(1) "Regular license" means a license issued to an adult foster care facility that 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, grandchild, aunt, uncle, stepparent, stepbrother, stepsister, or cousin.
(3) "Short-term operation" means an adult foster care facility that 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 USC 1381 to 1383f.
(7) "Supervision" means guidance of a resident in the activities of daily living, including 1 or more 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 that has not previously been licensed under this act or under former 1972 PA 287.
History: 1979, Act 218, Eff. Mar. 27, 1980
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Am. 1986, Act 257, Eff. Mar. 31, 1987
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Am. 2018, Act 557, Eff. Mar. 28, 2019
Compiler's Notes: Act 287 of 1972, referred to in this section, was repealed by Act 218 of 1979.For transfer of powers and duties of state fire marshal to department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of the bureau of family services from the department of consumer and industry services to the family independence agency by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties of adult foster care licensing advisory council to the family independence agency by Type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to adult foster care, adult foster care facility, adult foster care camp, adult camp, adult foster care family home, and adult foster care group home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.For transfer of powers and duties pertaining to children's camp, child care center, day care center, family day care home, and group day care home licensing and regulation from department of human services to department of licensing and regulatory affairs, see E.R.O. No. 2015-1, compiled at MCL 400.227.
Admin Rule: R 400.2101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.