Idaho Code 39-2402 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter:
(1) "Board" means the board of health and welfare.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-2402
- Board: means the board of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 39-2402
- Business entity: means a public or private organization owned or operated by one or more persons. See Idaho Code 39-2402
- Department: means the department of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 39-2402
- Individual: means a natural person who is a recipient of provided health care services. See Idaho Code 39-2402
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
(2) "Business entity" means a public or private organization owned or operated by one or more persons.
(3) "Department" means the department of health and welfare.
(4) "Health care services" mean any of the following services that are provided at the residence of an individual:
(a) Skilled nursing services;
(b) Homemaker/home health aide services;
(c) Physical therapy services;
(d) Occupational therapy services;
(e) Speech therapy services;
(f) Nutritional services;
(g) Respiratory therapy services;
(h) Medical/social services; and
(i) Such other related services as may be authorized by regulation of the board of health and welfare.
(5) "Home health agency" means any business entity that primarily provides skilled nursing services by licensed nurses and at least one (1) other health care service to an individual in that individual’s place of residence.
(6) "Individual" means a natural person who is a recipient of provided health care services.
(7) "Skilled nursing services" mean those services provided by a state licensed nurse for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring the health of an individual or to minimize the effects of injury, illness, or disability.