IDAPA 16 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

16.03.22 - RESIDENTIAL CARE OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN IDAHO

DOCKET NO. 16-0322-1401

NOTICE OF RULEMAKING - ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule has been adopted by the agency and is now pending review by the 2015 Idaho State Legislature for final approval. In accordance with Section 67-5224(5)(a) and (b), Idaho Code, and as specified herein, the pending rule becomes final and of full force and effect on July 1, 2015, after review by the legislature, unless the rule is rejected by concurrent resolution in accordance with Section 67-5224 and 67-5291, Idaho Code.

AUTHORITY: In compliance with Section 67-5224, Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency has adopted a pending rule. The action is authorized pursuant to Section 39-3305, Idaho Code.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY: The following is a concise explanatory statement of the reasons for adopting the pending rule and a statement of any change between the text of the proposed rule and the text of the pending rule with an explanation of the reasons for the change:

The proposed text is being amended to clarify that training is needed, when policies and procedures are added, modified or deleted. A formatting change to the rule was made by adding a 3-numbered section for clarification of training needs. The text of the pending rule has been amended in accordance with Section 67-5227, Idaho Code. Only those sections that have changes that differ from the proposed text are printed in this bulletin. The complete text of the proposed rule was published in the August, 6, 2014, Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 14-8, pages 46 through 69.

FISCAL IMPACT: The following is a specific description, if applicable, of any negative fiscal impact on the state general fund greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) during the fiscal year:

There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state general fund or to any other funds due to this rulemaking.

ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS: For assistance on technical questions concerning the pending rule, contact Jamie Simpson at (208) 334-1962.

DATED this 21st Day of November, 2014.

Tamara Prisock
DHW - Administrative Rules Unit
450 W. State Street - 10th Floor
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Tel: (208) 334-5500 / Fax: (208) 334-6558
Email: dhwrules@dhw.idaho.gov

DOCKET NO. 16-0322-1401 - ADOPTION OF PENDING RULE

Substantive changes have been made to the pending rule.

Italicized red text that is double underscored is new text that has been added to the pending rule.

Only those sections or subsections that have changed from the original proposed text are printed in this Bulletin following this notice.

The text of the proposed rule was published in the Idaho Administrative Bulletin, Vol. 14-8, pages 46 through 69.

This rule has been adopted as a pending rule by the Agency and is now awaiting review and final approval by the 2015 Idaho State Legislature.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE AMENDED PENDING RULE FOR DOCKET NO. 16-0322-1401

640. CONTINUING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

Each employee must receive a minimum of eight (8) hours of job-related continuing training per year. (3-30-06)( )

01. Staff Not Trained in Appropriate Areas. When a resident is admitted with a diagnosis of dementia, mental illness, developmental disability, or traumatic brain injury, or a resident acquires one (1) of these diagnoses, if staff have not been trained in the appropriate areas outlined in Section 630 of these rules, staff must be trained within thirty (30) calendar days. In the interim the facility must meet the resident's needs. (3-30-06)

[Section 641 through Reserved Section 642]

02641. ADDITIONAL TRAINING RELATED TO CHANGES.

When policies or procedures are added, modified, or deleted, staff must receive additional training relating to the changes. (3-30-06)( )

6412. -- 644. (RESERVED)