Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-26.001 - Definitions
(1) Administrator - The person who is
responsible for the overall management of an Intermediate Care Facilities for
the Developmentally Disabled (hereinafter referred to as ICF/DD) licensed under
this part and certified under 42 CFR 483 Subpart I. The Administrator must meet
the following criteria:
(a) Be a Qualified
Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP); or
(b) Be a licensed nursing home administrator;
or
(c) Have a bachelor's degree in
a human services field and at least one year of experience working with persons
with developmental disabilities or related conditions; or
(d) Have five years of experience working
with persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions is
sufficient. This requirement is for administrators who become effective after
the date of this rule.
(2)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - A person duly licensed to practice
as an advanced practice registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464,
F.S.
(3) Certified Behavior Analyst
- A person who is certified under the Florida Behavior Certification Program in
accordance with Section
393.17, F.S.
(4) Client Representative - The person
authorized or designated to act on behalf of a client, which may include a
guardian, guardian advocate, or other legally appointed representative, a
parent, or if unavailable, another family member.
(5) Day Program - A program that provides day
services for individuals in a non-residential setting. The array of services
may include pre-school, pre-vocational and vocational training, behavior
management, adult education, recreation, semi-independent and independent
skills development training, and individual therapies.
(6) Dental Hygienist - A person duly licensed
to practice as a dental hygienist in accordance with Chapter 466,
F.S.
(7) Dentist - A person duly
licensed to practice dentistry in accordance with Chapter 466, F.S.
(8) Facility - The total administrative unit
officially licensed and certified as an ICF/DD, which may consist of a number
of living units.
(9) Health Care
Professional - A physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered
nurse.
(10) Interdisciplinary Team
(IDT) - The IDT shall be composed of client or client's representative,
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, social worker, a licensed
nurse, the client's physician and other staff in disciplines determined by the
individual client's needs to develop a care plan to include prevention and
management interventions with measurable goals. The team will determine that it
is safe for the resident to self-administer drugs before the resident may
exercise that right.
(11) Level of
Care - The type of care required by a Medicaid applicant or recipient based on
medical and related needs as defined by the criteria established in rule
59G-4.170, F.A.C.
(12) Licensed Nurse - A person duly licensed
to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or APRN in
accordance with Chapter 464, F.S.
(13) Licensed Practical Nurse - A person duly
licensed to practice as a practical nurse in accordance with Chapter 464,
F.S.
(14) Over-the-Counter
Medication (OTC) - Medication that is authorized, pursuant to federal or state
law, for general distribution and use without a prescription in the treatment
of human diseases, ailments, or injuries.
(15) Ophthalmic Medication - Eye solution
(eye drops) or ointment to be instilled in the eye or applied around the
eyelid.
(16) Oral Medication - Any
medication, tablet, capsule, or liquid introduced into the gastrointestinal
tract by mouth.
(17) Otic Medication
- Solutions or ointments to be applied in the outer ear canal or around the
outer ear.
(18) Pharmacist - A
person duly licensed to practice pharmacy in accordance with Chapter 465,
F.S.
(19) Physician - A person duly
licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458 or 459,
F.S.
(20) Physician's Assistant - A
person duly licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458 or
459, F.S.
(21) Prescribed Medication
- A drug or medication obtained pursuant to a prescription, as defined in
Section 465.003, F.S.
(22) Psychologist - A person duly licensed to
practice as a psychologist in accordance with Chapter 490, F.S.
(23) Qualified Intellectual Disabilities
Professional (QIDP) - A person who meets the requirements for a QIDP as
required by 42 C.F.R. Part
483, Subpart I, Section 483.430,
F.S.
(24) Registered Dietitian - A
person registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American
Dietetic Association.
(25)
Registered Nurse (RN) - A person duly licensed to practice as a registered
nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, F.S.
(26) Unlicensed Medication Assistant (UMA) -
An unlicensed direct care service staff member employed in an ICF/DD who has
completed the required medication administration training and has met skills
validation requirements for the administration of medications to an ICF/DD
client.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 400.967, 400.9685 FS. Law Implemented 400.967, 400.9685 FS.
New 12-21-15.
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