Section 29-5199. DEFINITIONS

 

5199.1When used in this chapter, the following terms and conditions shall have the following meanings:

 

Activities of Daily Living - The ability to get in an out of bed, bathe, dress, eat out, take medication prescribed for self-administration and to engage in toileting.

 

Family - Any person related to the client or recipient by blood, marriage or adoption.

 

Occupational Therapist - A person who is licensed or authorized to practice occupational therapy pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code, § 3-1201 et seq.).

 

Physical Therapist - A person who is licensed or authorized to practice physical therapy pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1201 et seq.).

 

Physician - A person who is licensed or authorized to practice medicine pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code, § 3-1201 et seq.).

 

Registered Nurse - A person who is licensed or authorized to practice registered nursing pursuant to the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code, § 3-1201 et seq.).

 

Speech Pathologist - Any individual engaged in the lawful practice of speech pathology.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3957 (May 23, 2003).