Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.22 - RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Section 16.03.22.630 - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES ADMITTING RESIDENTS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA, MENTAL ILLNESS, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY, OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.22.630
Current through September 2, 2024
A facility admitting and retaining residents with a diagnosis of dementia, mental illness, developmental disability, or traumatic brain injury must train all staff to meet the specialized needs of these residents. Staff must receive specialized training within thirty (30) days of hire or of admission of a resident with one (1) of these conditions. The means and methods of training are at the facility's discretion. The training should address the following areas:
01. Dementia:
a. Overview of dementia;
b. Symptoms and behaviors of people with memory impairment;
c. Communication with people with memory impairment;
d. Resident's adjustment to the new living environment;
e. Behavior management, including the consistent implementation of behavior interventions;
f. Activities of daily living; and
g. Stress reduction for facility personnel and the resident.
02. Mental Illness:
a. Overview of mental illnesses;
b. Symptoms and behaviors specific to mental illness;
c. Resident's adjustment to the new living environment;
d. Behavior management, including the consistent implementation of behavior interventions;
e. Communication;
f. Activities of daily living;
g. Integration with rehabilitation services; and
h. Stress reduction for facility personnel and the resident.
03. Developmental Disability:
a. Overview of developmental disabilities;
b. Interaction and acceptance;
c. Promotion of independence;
d. Communication;
e. Behavior management, including the consistent implementation of behavior interventions;
f. Assistance with adaptive equipment;
g. Integration with rehabilitation services;
h. Activities of daily living; and
i. Community integration.
04. Traumatic Brain Injury:
a. Overview of traumatic brain injuries;
b. Symptoms and behaviors specific to traumatic brain injury;
c. Adjustment to the new living environment;
d. Behavior management, including the consistent implementation of behavior interventions;
e. Communication;
f. Integration with rehabilitation services;
g. Activities of daily living;
h. Assistance with adaptive equipment; and
i. Stress reduction for facility personnel and the resident.
Effective March 15, 2022
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