175 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 17, § 002

Current through June 17, 2024
Section 175-17-002 - DEFINITIONS

Definitions set out in the Health Care Facility Licensure Act, 175 Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC) 1, and the following apply to this chapter.

002.01ACTIVE TREATMENT. treatment that meets the requirements specified in 42 CFR 483.440(a).
002.02DEMENTIA. The disorders characterized by the development of multiple cognitive deficits, including memory impairment, that are due to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition (not including trauma), to the persisting effects of a substance, or to multiple etiologies such as the combined effects of cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease.
002.03DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. A group of conditions resulting in an impairment in physical, learning, language or behavioral areas that usually begin during the developmental stages in life and may impact day to day functioning.
002.04FOOD CODE. The Nebraska Food Code as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81-2,244.01 and as published by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, except for compliance and enforcement provisions.
002.05QUALIFIED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY PROFESSIONAL (QIDP). A professional who is responsible for integrating, coordinating and monitoring each client's active treatment program.
002.06SUPERVISION. The daily observation and monitoring of individuals by direct care staff or oversight of staff by the administrator or administrator's designee.
002.07SUPPORT SERVICES. Physical and social modifications or interventions which assist the client in functioning and in adapting to physical and social environments.
002.08TERMINALLY ILL. A medical prognosis that an individual's life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
002.09TRAINING. The implementation of a systematic program of formal and informal techniques continuously targeted toward assisting the client in achieving the measurable skill competency as identified in individual program plan objectives, which is conducted in all applicable settings, and conducted by all personnel involved with the individual.

175 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 17, § 002

Amended effective 5/5/2024