(a) A “Special Disability Service Distinct Part” means a licensed intermediate care facility with a separate identifiably and physically independent unit or an entire intermediate care facility that provides therapeutic programs to patients and which is licensed by the Department to provide treatment to an identified special disability population group.

(b) A “Special Disability Program” means a therapeutic program of services and/or functions designed, staffed and implemented by the Special Disability Service Distinct Part for the purpose of meeting the specific needs of an identified population group.

(c) Facilities having multiple programs shall have appropriately designated areas to provide for adequate segregation of patients by program where required by the Department. No facility shall admit or care for patients of a program other than that for which the facility is approved.