Definitions N Through Z

01. Nonaccredited Residential School. A residential school for any number of children that is not certified or accredited pursuant to Section 39-1207, Idaho Code, or has lost accreditation and is subject to the jurisdiction of the Department as a children's residential care facility pursuant to Section 39-1210, Idaho Code, unless and until accreditation is certified by the Idaho Department of Education. (4-6-23) 02. Operator. An individual who operates or maintains within Idaho a children's residential care facility, children's agency, or outdoor program. (4-6-23) 03. Organization. A children's agency, a children's residential care facility, or an outdoor program. (4-6-23) 04. Person. Any individual, association, partnership, corporation, or any group thereof. (4-6-23) 05. Physical Restraint Intervention. Any intervention utilized to control the range and motion of an individual, including an escort, to assist a child in moving from one location to another. (4-6-23) 06. Placement. The activities and arrangements related to finding a suitable home or facility for a child. (4-6-23) 07. Plan of Correction. The detailed procedures developed between the Department and an organization required to bring the organization into compliance. (4-6-23) 08. Residential School. A residential facility for children that provides services substantially comparable to those provided in nonresidential public schools where the primary purpose is the education and academic pursuits of the students. All additional provisions of Section 39-1202(23), Idaho Code, also apply in defining “Residential School”. (4-6-23) 09. Seclusion. A room within a facility designed to temporarily isolate an individual to gain emotional or physical control by means of structure and minimal stimulation. (4-6-23) 10. Staff-Child Ratio. The maximum number of children allowed under the care and supervision of one (1) staff. (4-6-23) 11. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility. A licensed children’s residential care facility participating in the public Substance use Disorder (SUD) system specializing in providing programs of treatment for children whose primary problem is alcohol or drug abuse, under Section 39-302(5), Idaho Code. Private pay children's residential care facilities must utilize licensed professionals under Section 39-302(16), Idaho Code, to provide specialized treatment for children whose primary problem is alcohol or drug abuse. (4-6-23) 12. Supervision. Monitoring a child based on their individual needs to provide for their safety and protection. (4-6-23) 13. Support Staff. Any employee of an organization that provides food service, transportation service, IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 100 Page 11 maintenance service, housekeeping service, or administrative support. (7-1-24) 14. Time-Out. Separation of a child from an activity as a means of behavior management. (4-6-23) 15. Training. Instruction related to child care that increases knowledge, skill, and abilities. (4-6-23) 012. – 099. (RESERVED) LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION Sections 100 – 199