Residential Assisted Living Facilities can find helpful resources and information on this site that will support licensing requirements as well as improve quality of care in your facility.
There are many resources available for Residential Assisted Living Facilities to ensure safe and quality care is possible. Review the information below to become familiar with important considerations as you open and operate your Assisted Living Facility.
Should you want to submit an appeal related to either a core or non-core deficiency found during your annual state survey, there are forms available for the appeal process.
Informal Dispute Resolution Process (Core): This document describes how to submit an appeal after the facility receives the formal written survey report.
Informal Dispute Resolution Request Form (Core)
Non-Core Dispute Process: Once the facility has received the formal written survey report and the facility would like to dispute a non-core issue found during survey, a dispute must be submitted within 30 days from the exit conference. For more details on the non-core Dispute Resolution Process, review the following document.
To apply to be a member of the Informal Dispute Resolution Panel, complete and submit the: IDR Panel Member Application.
To assess when a behavior plan is required for individuals residing in a Residential Assisted Living Facility, we provide a flow chart to help with decision making.
There are consultants in the Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program that can help with licensing, development of plans, professional development, and other critical items related to operating a safe and effective facility.
Idaho's COVID-19 Website - LTC Page
Protocols for Long-Term Care Facilities - Idaho Rebounds
COVID-19 FAQs for Assisted Living Facilities (November 9, 2020)
Temporarily-Waived RALF Rules (March 23, 2020)
Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19 Virus (A WHO Training Course)
Obtaining PPE for Idaho (Survey123 from Idaho Emergency Operations Center (IDEOC))
Idaho Resource Tracking System (IRTS) Instructions for Weekly PPE Status
Stop the Spread of Germs Poster
Communication Plan for Families and Media (Optional Resource)
Contact Information for Concerns Related to Transfer of Patients with COVID-19
Counseling for Frontline Workers
Counseling for Frontline Workers (Spanish)
How to Develop a Staff Contingency Plan
CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Information
Long-Term Care Strike Team (May 19, 2020)
Visitation Guidelines (October 23, 2020)
Mandatory Use of Face Coverings (October 28, 2020)
Antigen POC Test Result Reporting (November 10, 2020)
Testing and Visitation for Idaho's Assisted Living Facilities (November 10, 2020)
Holiday Visitation Guidance (November 23, 2020)
COVID-19 Testing
Crush the Curve Idaho Free Testing Program
COVID-19 Test Positivity Rates (Excel file - rates listed by US County, State)
Testing Strategy for Long-Term Care Facilities in Idaho (June 3, 2020)
Use of Rapid Antigen Tests in Idaho's Long-Term Care Facilities (October 20, 2020)
Vaccine Information
Employment Laws and Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccine Information from St. Luke's (January 21, 2021)
COVID-19-Approved Facilities and Units
List of Approved COVID-Exclusive Facilities (January 7, 2021)
CDC Information
Sparkling Surfaces: Stop COVID-19's Spread
Closely Monitor Residents for COVID-19
Duration of Isolation and Precautions for Adults with COVID-19
As part of your licensing and licensing renewal process, you will need to meet all Fire Safety and Construction Standards.
There are many rules within the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA) that govern licensing and certification standards for Residential Assisted Living Facilities.
Residential Assisted Living Facility Rules
Residential Care Assisted Living Facilities Act
Duty to Report Cases of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults
Idaho Residential Care Administrators Act
Pressure Ulcer Prevention Course
Clean-Up Procedures for Vomit and Diarrheal Accidents
Guide to Dysphagia - Mechanical Soft and Puree Texture Video
Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings
Infection Control in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries Quick Reference Guide
Overprescribed: The Human and Taxpayers' Costs of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
An Assisted Living Nurse Reference Guide has been developed for nurses who work in assisted living facilities in Idaho.
The Idaho Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) Health Care Providers and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Frequently Asked Questions can help answer questions regarding POST in Idaho.
Informational letters sent to Residential Assisted Living Facilities.
It is important that you report specific incidents to either the Department of Health and Welfare, Commission on Aging (Adult Protection), or Law Enforcement depending on the severity of the incident. We have provided a guide to help you know what to report and to whom.
Resources in this section provide examples of facility practices which have been recognized as rising above the level of expectation and quality.
Resources Reflecting Best Practices
The Caregiver Code of Ethics is a great guide to help create a quality of life by sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident in your facility.
The following tools were created by assisted living operators to help enhance practices in their facilities. We hope you find these helpful as well.
Example Forms for Residential Assisted Living Facilities
Below are example forms that can be used to assess and monitor behaviors:
Forms related to Medication variance and psychotropic medication review:
If you have one Administrator who will serve over multiple facilities, you will need to fill out and submit this form.
If you are requesting a variance for your facility, you will need to submit a Variance Request Form:
Here are a list of forms that your residents may need access to. These forms can also be found on the Programs and Services Section of this website:
External Resources
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Boise, ID 83720-0009
United States