Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

The department shall employ uniform assessment
criteria to assess function and cognitive disability. The conclusions shall be
deemed the assessment and shall be used to provide appropriate placement and
funding for service needs. The assessment shall also be used to ensure funding
is cost-effective and appropriate when compared to other state programs
relevant to the needs of the client being assessed. The department shall
develop rules regarding:
(1) Qualifications of persons making the assessments.
(2) Department's responsibility for state pay clients.
(3) Time frames for completing an assessment.
(4) Information to be included in an assessment.
(5) Use of an assessment in developing the negotiated service agreement.
(6) Use of assessments in determining facility staffing ratios.
(7) Use of assessments for determining the ability of provider and
facility to meet residents' needs and special training or licenses that may be
required in caring for certain residents.

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