Idaho § 39-3301 - Legislative intent and declaration
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-3301 — Legislative intent and declaration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-3301. Legislative intent and declaration
The purpose of a residential care or assisted living facility in Idaho is to provide a humane, safe, and homelike living arrangement for adults who need assistance with activities of daily living and personal care but do not require the care of a nursing facility as defined in section 39-1301 , Idaho Code, other than for short exceptional stays meaning a treatment window designed to allow a resident to receive treatment for a short term acute episode as determined by a licensed professional nurse.
The state will encourage the development of facilities tailored to the needs of individual populations that operate in integrated settings.
A residential care or assisted living facility shall be operated and staffed by individuals who have the knowledge and experience required to provide safe and appropriate services to all residents of the facility.
The administrator or manager of the facility shall ensure that an objective, individualized assessment to determine resident needs is conducted, develop a comprehensive negotiated plan of care to meet those needs, deliver appropriate services to meet resident needs, and ensure resident rights are honored.
[39-3301, added 1990, ch. 116, sec. 2, p. 241; am. 1993, ch. 373, sec. 1, p. 1346; am. 2000, ch. 274, sec. 9, p. 809; am. 2005, ch. 280, sec. 3, p. 880; am. 2025, ch. 122, sec. 31, p. 638; am. 2025, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 934.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-3301
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-3301 cover?
Section 39-3301 ("Legislative intent and declaration") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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