Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 58D-1.002 - Definitions
The following terms are defined in this rule:
(1) Alzheimer's Disease Advisory Committee:
The committee created pursuant to Sections
430.501(2),
(3), F.S., to advise the department in the
performance of its duties pursuant to the ADI.
(2) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
(ADRD) Research Brain Bank: The entity designated by the department to collect
post mortem normal control brains and brains of individuals who were clinically
diagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease for the purpose of conducting
comparative research aimed at learning about, finding a cause, and developing a
treatment or cure for the disease.
(3) Client: The person with ADRD; however,
the client's caregiver will receive benefits through the provision of
education, training, respite, and support services, as needed.
(4) Memory Disorder Clinic: Research oriented
programs created pursuant to Sections
430.502(1) and
(2), F.S., to provide diagnostic and referral
services, conduct basic and service-related multidisciplinary research, and
develop training materials and educational opportunities for lay and
professional caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Memory
disorder clinics shall provide:
(a) A minimum
of four (4) hours of in-service training annually to model day care and respite
care providers in the designated service area; and,
(b) A minimum of one (1) annual contact with
each model day care and respite care provider in the designated service area to
plan and develop service-related research projects.
(5) Model Day Care Program: Refers to the
three specialized day care programs specifically authorized by Section
430.502(4),
F.S. These programs provide a therapeutic setting for the provision of
specialized services to clients with Alzheimer's disease. They also provide
training to health care and social service personnel and caregivers, and serve
as a natural laboratory for research.
(6) Related Memory Disorders: Other forms of
progressive cognitive disorders that result in diminished memory, language,
other cognitive functions, and the inability to perform activities of daily
living.
(7) Research:
Investigations undertaken to determine the cause, resulting behavioral changes,
treatment, cure, and impact of ADRD.
(8) Training: The provision of educational
activities and instruction to assist health care professionals, social service
providers, and caregivers in understanding ADRD and to increase their knowledge
and caregiving skills.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 430.08 FS. Law Implemented 430.501-.502 FS.
New 3-28-95, Amended 9-24-08.
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