Definitions And Abbreviations F Through N

01. Follow-Up Survey. A survey conducted to confirm that the facility is in compliance and has th e ability to remain in compliance. (3-15-22) 02. Governmental Unit. The state, any county, any city, or any department, division, board, or othe r agency. (3-15-22) 03. Hourly Adult Care. Nonresident daily services and supervision provided by a facility t o individuals who are in need of supervision outside of their personal residence(s) for a portion of the day. (3-15-22) 04. Immediate Danger. Any resident is subject to an imminent or substantial danger. (3-15-22) 05. Inadequate Care. When a facility fails to provide the services required to meet the terms of th e Negotiated Service Agreement, or provide for room, board, activities of daily living, supervision, first aid, assistanc e and monitoring of medications, emergency intervention, coordination of outside services, a safe living environment , engages in violations of resident rights, or takes residents who have been admitted in violation of the provisions o f Section 152 of these rules. (3-15-22) 06. Incident. An event that can cause a resident injury. (3-15-22) 07. Independent Mobility. A person’s ability to move about freely of their own choice with or withou t the assistance of a mobility device such as a wheelchair, cane, crutches, or walker. (3-15-22) 08. Legal Guardian or Conservator. A court-appointed individual designated to manage the affairs o r finances of another person who has been found to be incapable of handling their own affairs. (3-15-22) 09. License. A permit to operate a residential assisted living facility. (3-15-22) 10. Licensing Agency. The Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program, a unit of the Division o f Licensing and Certification within the Department of Health and Welfare, that conducts inspections and surveys of residential assisted living facilities and issues licenses based on compliance with this chapter of rules, in whic h “Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program” and “Licensing Agency” are synonymous. (3-15-22) 11. Maladaptive Behavior. Any behavior that interferes with resident care, infringes on any resident' s rights, or presents a danger to the resident or others. Involuntary muscle movements are not considered maladaptiv e behaviors. (3-15-22) 12. Medication. Any substance used to treat a disease, condition, or symptom, which may be take n orally, injected, or used externally, and is available through prescription or over-the-counter. (3-15-22) 13. Medication Administration. The process where a prescribed medication is given by a license d nurse to a resident through one (1) of several routes. (3-15-22) 14. Medication Assistance. The process whereby a non-licensed care provider is delegated tasks by a licensed nurse, to aid a person who cannot independently self-administer medications. See IDAPA 24.34.01, “Rule s of the Idaho Board of Nursing,” Section 010. (3-15-22) 15. Mental Disorders. Health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood , behavior, or some combination thereof, that are all mediated by the brain and associated with distress or impaire d functioning. (3-15-22) 16. Mental Illness. Refers collectively to all diagnosable mental disorders. (3-15-22) 17. Neglect. Failure to provide food, clothing, shelter, or medical care necessary to sustain the life an d health of a resident. (3-15-22) 18. Negotiated Service Agreement. The plan reached by the resident or their representative and the facility which outlines services to be provided and the obligations of the facility and the resident. (3-15-22) 19. Non-Core Issue. Any finding of deficient practice that is not a core issue. (3-15-22) 20. Nursing Assessment. Information gathered related to a resident's health or medical status that ha s been reviewed, signed, and dated by a licensed registered nurse, as described in Section 305 of these rules. (3-15-22)