Section 001. Title, Scope, And Responsibilities

01. Title. The title of this chapter of rules is IDAPA 16.03.22, “Residential Assisted Living Facilities.” (3-15-22) 02. Scope. The purpose of a residential assisted living facility is to provide choice, dignity, an d independence to residents while maintaining a safe, humane, and home-like living arrangement for individual s needing assistance with daily activities and personal care. These rules set standards for providing services tha t maintain a safe and healthy environment. (3-15-22) 03. General Provider Responsibilities. The facility must ensure quality services by providin g choices, dignity, and independence to residents. The facility must have an administrator and staff who have th e knowledge and experience required to provide safe and appropriate services to all residents of the facility. The facilit y must be operated consistent with the rules and statutes as it conducts its work. (3-15-22) 04. General Department Responsibilities. The Department is responsible for monitoring an d enforcing the provisions of the statute and this chapter to protect residents in these facilities by providing information , education, and evaluating providers to ensure compliance with statute and these rules. This responsibility includes licensing facilities and monitoring the condition of facilities. (3-15-22)