Sec. 07.02.17.02. Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Adult Foster Care" means a program that provides a family setting in the community for an aged adult or an adult with disabilities who requires:

(a) Protective oversight;

(b) Assistance with the activities of daily living; and

(c) Room and board.

(2) "Local department" means the department of social services in a county or Baltimore City or the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

(3) "Protective oversight" means a service of the Adult Foster Care provider which includes the following:

(a) Daily awareness of a foster adult's functioning and whereabouts;

(b) Crisis intervention;

(c) Supervision of medication, nutrition, and money management;

(d) Coordination of medical care services delivered in and out of the foster home; and

(e) 24-hour responsibility for the foster adult's welfare while in the foster home.