Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 6. SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY |
Chapter 101. TEXAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING |
Subchapter C. OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING |
Sec. 101.041. DEFINITIONS
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In this subchapter:
(1) "Case management" means the process of assessing service needs, developing a plan of care, and arranging for and monitoring delivery of care to an elderly person under this subchapter.
(2) "Case management unit" is an entity that coordinates and administers case management.
(3) "Elderly person" means a person who is 60 years of age or older.
(4) "Service area" means a geographical area of the state designated for purposes of planning, development, and overall administration of services provided under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 894, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.