The following definitions are used in the administration of assistance to individuals who are institutionalized.
Inmate of a Public Institution: A person who is living in a public institution and receiving treatment and/or services which are appropriate to the person's requirements. A person is not considered an inmate when s/he is in a public educational or vocational training institution for purposes of securing educational or vocational training, or s/he is in a public institution for a temporary period pending other arrangements appropriate to his/her needs.
Inpatient: A patient who has been admitted to a medical institution on the recommendation of a physician or dentist and is receiving room, board, and professional services in the institution on a continuous 24 hour-a-day basis.
Institution: An establishment which furnishes (in single or multiple facilities) food and shelter to four or more persons unrelated to the proprietor and, in addition, provides some treatment or services which meet some need beyond the basic provision of food and shelter.
Institution for Mental Diseases: An institution primarily engaged in providing diagnosis, treatment, or care of persons with mental diseases, including medical attention, nursing care, and related services.
Institution for the Mentally Retarded or Persons with Related Conditions: An institution (or distinct part of an institution) that is primarily for the diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation of persons with developmental disabilities, i.e., epilepsy, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and other related conditions. The institution provides, in a protected residential setting, ongoing evaluation, planning, 24hour supervision, coordination, and integration of health and rehabilitative services to help each individual function at his/her greatest ability.
Medical Institution: An institution which is organized to provide medical care, including nursing and convalescent care, and has the necessary professional personnel, equipment, and facilities to manage the medical, nursing, and other health needs of patients on a continuing basis in accordance with accepted standards. The institution must be authorized under state law to provide medical care.
Public Institution: An institution that is the responsibility of a governmental unit, or over which a governmental unit exercises administrative control.
Publicly Operated Community Residence: A publicly operated residence designed to serve no more than 16 residents and providing some services beyond food and shelter such as social services, help with personal living activities or training in socialization and life skills. Occasional or incidental medical or remedial care may also be provided. Excluded from the definition are the following facilities even if their accommodations are for 16 residents or fewer; residential facilities adjacent to any large institution or multipurpose complex; educational or vocational training institutions; correctional or holding facilities for individuals whose personal freedom is restricted because of a court sentence, holding or pending disposition; medical treatment facilities such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.