Minnesota Administrative Rules

4658.1000 DEFINITIONS.

Subpart 1.

Scope.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them.

Subp. 2.

Medically related social services.

"Medically related social services" means services provided by the nursing home's staff to assist residents in maintaining or improving their ability to manage their everyday physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

Subp. 3.

Qualified social worker.

Until June 30, 1996, "qualified social worker" means an individual with at least a bachelor's degree in a social work or a human services field, with at least one year of supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals. Effective July 1, 1996, "qualified social worker" means an individual licensed as a social worker by the Minnesota Board of Social Work according to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148B.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

History:

21 SR 196

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007