DSCU Definitions

The following definitions shall apply to 105 CMR 150.022 through 150.029: Dementia Special Care Unit (DSCU) means a facility licensed pursuant to 105 CMR 150.000, or a unit thereof, that uses any word, term, phrase, or image, or suggests in any way, that it is capable of providing specialized care for residents with dementia, which must comply with 150.022 through 150.029. The purpose of a DSCU is to care for residents with dementia in the long term. Dementia Special Care Unit Standards means those requirements in 105 CMR 150.022 through 150.029. Direct Care means any service, whether clinical or not, provided directly to a resident. Evaluation means a determination by the facility that the individual is competent to provide direct care to residents based on the individual’s demonstration of competency in the applicable skills and techniques. Reasonable Timemeans during the individual resident’s normal waking hours, and absent severe weather conditions. Relevant Staff Members means direct care workers, therapeutic activitydirectors and supervisors of direct care workers. Resident Areasmeans residents’ rooms, common rooms, dining rooms, activities rooms, and any other indoor space meant for resident use.