Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.02 - SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES
Section 16.03.02.301 - RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Current through August 31, 2023
If the SNF offers respite care to relieve families or other individuals, there must be policies and procedures written and implemented regarding the program. The following requirements must be met: (3-17-22)
01. Admissions. That respite care residents are admitted to the facility in the same manner as any other admission that includes, but is not limited to: (3-17-22)
02. Limitations. That no resident is considered as respite care when the stay at the facility is not for purposes of relief for other care givers or families and that exceeds a four (4) week period of time. Variances may be granted by the Department on a case-by-case basis. (3-17-22)
03. Records. That records are maintained for all respite care residents that include at least the following: (3-17-22)
04. Exceptions. That due to the short length of stay, certain documents and actions provided to and required for other in-house nonrespite care residents are not required for respite care residents. Allowances to be considered are as follows: (3-17-22)