Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.07 - HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Section 16.03.07.010 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.07.010

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Board. The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare. (3-17-22)

02. Business Entity. A public or private organization owned or operated by one (1) or more persons. (3-17-22)

03. Department. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (3-17-22)

04. Health Care Services. Any of the following services that are provided at the residence of an individual: (3-17-22)

a. Skilled nursing services; (3-17-22)

b. Homemaker/home health aide services; (3-17-22)

c. Physical therapy services; (3-17-22)

d. Occupational therapy services; (3-17-22)

e. Speech therapy services; (3-17-22)

f. Nutritional Services/Registered Dietitian Services; (3-17-22)

g. Respiratory therapy services; (3-17-22)

h. Medical/social services; (3-17-22)

i. Intravenous therapy services; and (3-17-22)

j. Such other services as authorized by rule of the Board. (3-17-22)

05. Home Health Agency (HHA). Any business entity that primarily provides skilled nursing services by licensed nurses and at least one (1) other health care service as defined in Subsection 010.04 to a patient in that patient's place of residence. Any entity that has a provider agreement with the Department as a personal assistance agency under Title 39, Chapter 56, Idaho Code, requires licensure as an HHA only if it primarily provides nursing services. (3-17-22)

06. Individual. A natural person who is a recipient of provided health care services. (3-17-22)

07. Licensing Agency. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. (3-17-22)

08. Skilled Nursing Services. Services provided directly by a licensed nurse for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring the health of an individual or to minimize the effects of injury, illness, or disability. (3-17-22)

09. Voluntary Withdrawal. (3-17-22)

a. Failure to submit an annual application and annual report will be considered a voluntary withdrawal as an HHA. (3-17-22)

b. When the agency has not provided home health services in the last calendar year, this will be considered a voluntary withdrawal as an HHA. (3-17-22)

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