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As used in this chapter:
(A) “AIDS” means acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
(B) “Core medical services” means the medical, dental, mental health, substance abuse and medical case management services.
(C) “Department” means the Ohio department of health.
(D) “Director” means the director of health or his or her designee.
(E) “Family” means a group of individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
(F) “HIV” means human immunodeficiency virus.
(G) “HIV care consortia” means a regional community planning body consisting of public and nonprofit health care and support service providers, consumers and community based organizations that plan, develop, and arrange for core medical and support services for people living with HIV disease.
(H) “HIV medical case management” means a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services. Medical case management includes coordination and follow up of medical treatment and the provision of treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments.
(I) “Ohio HIV drug assistance program” or “OHDAP” means the program established under the Ryan White part B program and administered by the department that provides payment for medications and treatment for HIV disease
(J) “Ryan White part B program” means the program established by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act, 42 U.S.C. 300ff et seq. (as in effect on January 1, 2009), and administered by the director of health under division (D) of section 3701.241 of the Revised Code.
(K) “Support services” means the services needed by individuals with HIV/AIDS to achieve medical outcomes, such as respite care, outreach, medical transportation, linguistic services and referrals for health care and support services.
Replaces: 3701-44-01
Effective: 08/02/2009
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/01/2014
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3701.241
Rule Amplifies: 3701.241
Prior Effective Dates: 9/23/1991, 12/22/91, 5/20/99, 7/20/01, 12/18/06