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 Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP); 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 Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) – A person duly licensed to practice as an advanced registered nurse practitioner 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 registered nurse practitioner.

(10) Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) – The IDT shall be composed of client or client’s representative, Qualified Development Disabilities 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 Chapter 65B-38, F.A.C.

(12) Licensed Nurse – A person duly licensed to practice nursing as a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or ARNP 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.

Rulemaking Authority 400.967, 400.9685 FS. Law Implemented 400.967, 400.9685 FS. History–New 12-21-15.