Certification Requirements

An individual is required to obtain certification to operate a CFH under Section 39-3512, Idaho Code. (3-28-23) 01. Certification Limitations. The Department cannot certify or maintain the certification of any individual who: (3-28-23) a. Charges room or board to any person who is not a resident, full-time staff, or a relative under these rules. A variance may be granted by the Department under Section 39-3505(3), Idaho Code. (3-28-23) b. Holds a current license for a children’s foster home, unless a variance is granted by the Department under Section 39-3505(4), Idaho Code. (3-28-23) c. Is appointed, is a relative of, or resides in the home with the legal guardian of the resident, except if any of the aforementioned is a relative of the resident. A variance may be granted by the Department when it is determined the guardianship is in the best interest of the resident. (3-28-23) d. Is absent from the CFH for more than thirty (30) consecutive days when the home has an admitted resident. (3-28-23) e. Has a primary residence somewhere other than the CFH. (3-28-23) 02. Certification Study. Following receipt of an acceptable application and other required documents, IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.19 Department of Health and Welfare Certified Family Homes Section 101 Page 7 the Department will begin a certification study within thirty (30) days. The certification study will serve as the basis for issuing a certificate. The study will include the following: (3-28-23) a. A review of all material submitted; (3-28-23) b. A home inspection; (3-28-23) c. An interview with the applicant; (3-28-23) d. An interview with the applicant’s relatives or other household members, when deemed necessary; (3-28-23) e. A review of the care needs of other household members to evaluate the ability of the applicant to meet the needs of the resident; (3-28-23) f. A medical or psychological examination of the applicant or staff, when the Department determines it is necessary, including a statement from a healthcare professional that the individual has the ability to adequately care for the resident and ensure a safe living environment; (3-28-23) g. Proof that the applicant or their spouse has a legal right to occupy the home and has control of the premises (e.g., a lease, deed, or mortgage for the property); and (3-28-23) h. Other information necessary to verify that the home complies with these rules. (3-28-23) 03. Provider Training Requirements. As a condition of initial certification, the applicant must receive training in the following areas: (3-28-23) a. Resident rights; (3-28-23) b. Certification in first aid and adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which must be kept current and include hands-on skills training; (3-28-23) c. Emergency procedures; (3-28-23) d. Fire safety, including use and maintenance of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors; (3-28-23) e. Unless a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, physician’s assistant, or medical doctor, completion of a Department-approved medications course through an Idaho technical college; and (3-28-23) f. Complaint investigation and inspection procedures. (3-28-23)