Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.21 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGENCIES (DDA)
Section 16.03.21.010 - DEFINITIONS - A THROUGH Z
Current through September 2, 2024
For the purposes of this chapter of rules, the following terms apply.
01. ADA. The "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines," under 28 CFR Part 36, Appendix A.
02. Center-Based Services. Services provided in a location under control of the agency through ownership or lease agreement that meets requirements under Section 400 of these rules.
03. Communicable Disease. A disease that may be transmitted from one (1) person or animal to another person either by direct contact or through an intermediate host, vector, inanimate object, or other means that may result in infection, illness, disability, or death.
04. Deficiency. A determination of non-compliance with a specific rule or part of rule.
05. Department. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
06. Developmental Disability. A developmental disability, defined in Section 66-402, Idaho Code.
07. Developmental Disability Agency (DDA). A business entity, also known as "agency," that meets the definition of a developmental disabilities facility provided in Section 39-4604(3), Idaho Code, that is certified by the Department to provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities under these rules.
08. Health Care Professional. An individual licensed to provide health care within their respective discipline and scope of practice.
09. Implementation Plan. A plan that details how goals from the plan of service will be accomplished.
10. Natural Setting. The environment where an activity or behavior naturally occurs that is typical for peers of the participant's age, such as the home and community, where the participant lives or participates in activities, and in the service environment indicated.
11. Participant. An individual receiving services through a DDA.
12. Plan of Service. An initial annual plan, or addendum that identifies all services, supports, or both, if applicable.
13. Repeat Deficiency. A violation or deficiency found on a resurvey or revisit to a DDA that was also found during the previous survey or visit.
14. Survey. A review conducted by the Department to determine compliance with statutes and rules.
Effective March 17, 2022
