Saint Paul Legislative Code § 321.01 Definitions.
Sec. 321.01. - Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
Activities of daily living. "Activities of daily living" means, but is not limited to:
(1) Walking;
(2) Bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, combing hair, food care;
(3) Dressing;
(4) Eating and dietary supervision;
(5) Getting in or getting out of bed;
(6) Laundry;
(7) Cleaning room;
(8) Managing money;
(9) Shopping;
(10) Using public transportation;
(11) Writing letters;
(12) Making telephone calls;
(13) Obtaining appointments;
(14) Administration of storage and recording of medication according to prescribed orders of the resident's physician or, if a nonprescription product, the instructions on the label;
(15) Recreational and physical fitness plan, leisure activities; or
(16) Other similar activities.
Boardinghouse. "Boardinghouse" means any roominghouse which provides meals to its roomers.
Building. "Building" means any permanent structure having a roof supported by columns or walls.
College dormitory, fraternity or sorority house. "College dormitory, fraternity or sorority house" means any roominghouse or boardinghouse which is owned, operated and used by a college or university to house and/or feed that school's students or which is located inside the recognized campus boundaries as approved in the school's special condition use permit.
Dwelling unit. A building, or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by one (1) family for residential purposes used or intended to be used for living, sleeping and cooking or eating purposes.
Health officer. "Health officer" means the director of the department of safety and inspections or a designated representative.
Personal assistance. "Personal assistance" means:
(1) Helping the resident with activities of daily living; and
(2) Assisting the resident with the daily living activities such as making appointments and arranging transportation that are necessary in order for the resident to receive the supportive services required in the board and care plan; and
(3) Being aware of the resident's general whereabouts, although the resident may travel independently in the community; and
(4) Monitoring the activities of the resident while on the premises of the residence to ensure his or her health, safety and well-being; and
(5) Assisting with first aid and applying or changing dressings for minor injuries; or
(6) Assisting with personal health assessment such as checking and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration and blood pressure) and reporting to physician when indicated;
according to each resident's plan of care which follows established protocols written in consultation with a licensed health professional and approved by the health officer. Personal assistance encompasses the concepts of personal care, supervision, and protective oversight, and encourages the autonomy of the residents.
Resident. "Resident" means anyone living in a facility licensed under this chapter, but the term does not include staff or the owner or manager of any such licensed facility.
Rooming unit. "Rooming unit" means any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping but not for cooking or eating purposes.
Roominghouse. "Roominghouse" means any residential structure or dwelling unit, supervised or not, which provides living and sleeping arrangements for more than four (4) unrelated individuals for periods of one (1) week or longer, any residential structure or dwelling unit which provides single room occupancy (SRO) housing as defined in federal regulations (CFR 882.102) to more than four (4) unrelated individuals, or any building housing more than four (4) unrelated individuals which has any one (1) of the following characteristics shall be considered and regulated as a roominghouse:
(1) Rental arrangements are by the rooming unit rather than the dwelling unit.
(2) Rooming unit doors are equipped with outer door locks or chains which require different keys to gain entrance.
(3) Kitchen facilities are provided for joint or common use by the occupants of more than one (1) rooming unit.
(4) Rooming units are equipped with telephones having exclusive phone numbers.
(5) Rooming units are equipped with individual intercom security devices.
(6) Each rooming unit has a separate assigned mailbox or mailbox compartment for receipt of U.S. mail.
Supervised. "Supervised" means that personal assistance and supportive services may be provided according to the criteria set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of this chapter.
Supportive services. "Supportive services" means services that are provided to the resident to enhance ability to live independently in the community, including:
(1) Information and referral services;
(2) Mental health services;
(3) Habilitation services;
(4) Rehabilitation services;
(5) Social services;
(6) Medical, dental, nutritional and other health care services;
(7) Educational services;
(8) Financial management services;
(9) Legal services;
(10) Vocational services;
(11) Transportation;
(12) Recreational and leisure activities; or
(13) Other services required to meet a resident's needs.
(Ord. No. 17225, § 1, 3-21-85; Ord. No. 17396, § 1, 9-4-86; Ord. No. 17401, § 1, 9-9-86; Ord. No. 17921, § 1, 4-28-92; C.F. No. 07-149, § 77, 3-28-07)