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/health-wellness/diseases-conditions/stroke-smart-idaho
… Smart Idaho Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death in Idaho, but rapid recognition and treatment can significantly improve outcomes. Idaho’s Stroke Smart State Initiative strengthens …
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/services-programs/domain-5-communication-language-and-literacy
… Domain 5: Communication, Language, and Literacy Communication, language, and literacy are recognized as essential for all individuals to function in all societies. The …
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/providers/brain-health-alzheimers-dementia-family-caregivers-across-lifespan-providers/brain-health
… Brain Health and Wellness & Primary Level of Risk Reduction Using a public health framework to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), the Idaho ADRD Program encourages providers … intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet Commission. The Lancet . 2024;404(10452):572-628. Brain …
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/providers/child-care-providers/becoming-child-care-provider
… Becoming a Child Care Provider Information for those interested in learning how to become a licensed child care provider in Idaho. Licensing and exemptions … Idaho law provides a basic framework for licensing, but city and county governments have the authority to create local …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/air-quality-wildfire-smoke
… Air Quality / Wildfire Smoke Indoor air quality plays an important role in protecting the health of Idaho residents, because most people spend much of their time indoors … can be caused by everyday sources such as radon, mold, combustion appliances, cleaning products, wildfire smoke, …
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/providers/certified-nurse-assistant/about-certified-nurse-assistant-registry
… About the Certified Nurse Assistant Registry This registry contains information on whether an individual has a current CNA certificate. Employers are required to verify … © is available as a free download. These forms may be completed online once downloaded but must then be …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/idaho-tse-facility-designations
… Idaho TSE Facility Designations A TSE designated center is a facility that … A facility is approved for three years and must remain in compliance with the designation criteria and rules of the …
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/providers/idaho-time-sensitive-emergency/education-and-resources
… Education and Resources Do you have an upcoming community event? Need help announcing …
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/about-dhw/state-hospitalcare-facility-careers
… State Hospital/Care Facility Careers Learn about State Hospital and Institutions and … for you. State Hospitals SWITC Southwest Idaho Treatment Center (SWITC) is a 24-hour facility whose mission is to support individuals in crisis to become stable, develop skills, and to successfully transition …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/about-medicaid-adults
… Medicaid offers healthcare coverage that address a variety of health needs, including coverage for low-income adults, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities who meet …
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/providers/certified-family-homes/certification-and-recertification
… to get certified to care for an adult Medicaid or private pay resident who lives with you. Access key resources relating to … in getting started as a provider. Initial Certification Complete and submit Application Part A . After Application …
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/services-programs/sub-domain-nutrition-and-feeding
… and Feeding sub-domain covers goal 24 of the Idaho Early Learning Guidelines. Using this guide Scroll down to see … Click on the goal to learn more about the goal's: developmental growth child indicators caregiver strategies There is … that is supportive of breastfeeding (breastfeeding is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for a …
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/providers/child-care-providers/child-care-resources
… resources and information on this site that support licensing requirements as well as improve quality of care in your facility. Additional resources and … safe and quality care. Review the information below to become familiar with important considerations as you open and …
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/providers/wic/wic-staff
… WIC Staff This section provides essential materials for WIC staff. Available resources include forms, formula handbook, data catalog, policy manual, nutrition risk criteria, and materials for local … Application - EN and SP Card inventory - monthly report Complaint or incident report Computer down kit …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/wits
… WITS Idaho Web Infrastructure for Treatment Services (WITS) is an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system owned and operated by the Division of Behavioral … billing IDOC, IDJC, and/or ISC will have until July 30th to complete their batching and billing. All SUD providers who …
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/court-services-guardianship
… Court Services & Guardianship The Developmental Disabilities, Crisis Prevention and Court Services … part of the continuum of services available from Family and Community Services Developmental Disabilities Program. …
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/providers/opioid-use-disorder/opioid-prescribing
… Opioid Prescribing As an Idaho provider, you play an important role in combating the opioid epidemic. Find resources and … In October 2020, it became required by law to review a patient’s prescription drug history for the preceding 12 months …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/about-home-visiting
… About Home Visiting Empowering pregnant women, children, and families through evidence-based home visiting services. Home visiting is a free and voluntary service The Home Visiting program helps parents and … for families. Home visitors meet with low-income, first-time moms, beginning during pregnancy to provide …
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/providers/acute-and-continuing-care/hospitals
… Hospitals Brief intro to what's on the page -2-3 sentences General Information A hospital in Idaho is a facility providing care to two or more individuals for 24 or more … Certification as a hospital provider, an applicant must complete and submit an application packet. Application …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
… Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Per- and polyfluoroalkyl … a group of thousands of human-made chemicals. They have been used in industry and consumer products around the world … time. Many other types of PFAS are still made and used in commercial and industrial products in the United States and …
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/providers/children-and-youth-special-health-care-needs/providers-resources-cyshcn
… Providers Resources for CYSHCN Enable healthcare providers to receive training and … and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) encompasses a diverse group of children with health …
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/providers/rural-health-and-underserved-areas/rural-health-and-underserved-areas
… and Underserved Areas The Bureau of Healthcare Access implements programs and provides resources to improve access to … underserved areas. These efforts include clinician loan repayment programs, health workforce initiatives, health … and safety of Idahoans. The residents of Idaho’s rural communities tend to be older, experience higher rates of …
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/services-programs/kinship-and-caregiving
… Kinship care refers to the care and protection of a child by relatives, members of their tribe, step-parents, or close family friends (also referred to as … PROGRAM NAME Kinship eligibility based on child's income Eligibility based on household income and number of …
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/providers/child-care-providers/choose-safe-places
… (CSP) helps child care programs find safe locations away from and free of environmental hazards. It teaches providers how to identify … risks Take steps to identify and reduce hazards Show their commitment to creating a healthy space How do I Earn a …
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/providers/immunization-providers/idahos-immunization-reminder-information-system-iris
… Idaho's Immunization Reminder Information System (IRIS) IRIS is a secure statewide … forecasts, and helps healthcare providers remind patients when immunizations are needed. IRIS also provides … information into a single centralized record. IRIS combines immunization information from different sources …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/ems-grants
… EMS Grants The Bureau administers the annual Emergency Medical Services Agency Vehicle and Equipment (EMSAVE) … webinars are offered to help applicants and awardees become familiar with the application submission and subgrant …
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/providers/skilled-nursing/cmsfederal-resources
… CMS/Federal Resources The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains oversight for compliance with the Medicare health and safety standards for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and makes …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/about-0
… Idaho's vision To have foster and foster-to-adopt parents who are a support to families, not a substitute for … in adoption if, after supporting the child and their family, reunification is unsuccessful. Idaho’s goal To have … support children in maintaining their connections to their community, school, family, friends, and faith. Reunification …
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/health-wellness/community-health/food-safety
… Food Safety Food safety rules help protect everyone in Idaho by ensuring food is safe and free from harmful bacteria and … form Food Establishment Resources Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act Senate Bill 1283 was signed into law, effective …
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/providers/idaho-maternal-and-child-health/idaho-maternal-and-child-health-program
… Program Idaho's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is committed to improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children, including children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), and their …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/warning-signs-and-how-help
… Warning Signs and How to Help Learn how to recognize potential suicide risk in individuals, how to speak to them effectively, and how to get them to help. Warning signs Threatening … family, friends, activities, etc.) Agitation, especially combined with sleeplessness Nightmares Previous suicide …
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/providers/certified-family-homes/more-provider-resources
… More Provider Resources Key contacts, announcements, best practices, provider manuals, … Guidance Certified Family Homes Basic Needs Allowance 2026 Complaint Process Certified Family Home and Foster Child Mix …
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/public-health-preparedness-and-response
… The section works to build a more organized approach and strengthen Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF8) and Public Health and Medical … and emergencies, and the disruptions that affect their communities. Activities include providing local training …
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/about-dhw/nondiscrimination
… Nondiscrimination The Department of Health and Welfare is committed to equal opportunity in the delivery of programs and services to clients. DHW …
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/health-wellness/emergency-planning/poison-response
… Poison Response Poison control centers provide expertise and treatment advice by phone and are staffed by pharmacists, physicians, nurses … regarding the poison exposure so they can make accurate recommendations. The more specific the information you can …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/other-resources
… Other Resources Idaho Suicide Prevention links to partners, educational materials, and trainings. Idaho Suicide State Plan 5-year Idaho Suicide Prevention Plan 2024-2028 Suicide … connectedness and resilience throughout Idaho school communities to prevent youth suicide. Suicide.org …
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/providers/home-and-community-based-services-adult-developmental-disabilities/support-broker
… Support Broker Support brokers (SB) are employed directly by members who are eligible for the developmental disability (DD) waiver and choose the self-direction … for additional details on providing services to children. Becoming a support broker Support broker responsibilities As a …
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/providers/idaho-bureau-emergency-medical-services/statecomm
… StateComm The Idaho State EMS Communications Center, more commonly known as StateComm, is a 24/7 emergency communications …
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/providers/improving-child-welfare-statewide/dhw-aims-increase-foster-homes-idaho
… homes in Idaho In an effort to improve child welfare outcomes in Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is pursuing the goal of … the rate of foster homes from 0.75 in June 2024 to 1.5 by July 2026. Emphasizing this goal means that all department …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/clandestine-drug-labs
… Clandestine Drug Labs Illegal drug labs are often used to make methamphetamine, also known as meth, speed … risks to people who later live or spend time in the property. About meth labs Health Risks from Meth Labs: After law … List, the property must be cleaned or demolished in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and …
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/services-programs/children-families-older-adults/child-and-family-services-and-foster-care/adoption
… and guardianship assistance programs for eligible children with special needs. Most children in foster care are … as are most children who are approved for social security disability benefits. What does this assistance include? … application or home study process for families who are becoming licensed and/or approved for both foster and adoptive …
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/health-wellness/environmental-health/what-radon
… What is Radon? Radon is a gas you can't see, smell, or taste. It naturally comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. Radon can enter your home through small cracks in floors, walls, or …
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/services-programs/behavioral-health/advocacy-support-and-resources
… Advocacy, Support, and Resources Connect with advocacy groups and … child. Learn more about serious emotional disturbance and mental health. Children's Behavioral Health resources View … about children's mental health services, our concern and complaint process, our guide for appeals and fair hearings …
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/providers/behavioral-health-providers/idahos-state-opioid-response
… State Opioid Response (ISOR) project is a funding opportunity provided by the State Opioid Response (SOR) Grant awarded … of Behavioral Health (DBH) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It allows the … access to OUD and stimulant use disorder services, expand community recovery support services, and reduce the number …
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/contact-us
… Contact Us The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices are closed for all state and … Email ChildSupport@dhw.idaho.gov 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Community resources, child care questions, COVID-19 …
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/news-notices/public-records-requests
… Public Records Requests Members of the public may request to obtain public information or records that the department does not provide as part of normal business services. … else Requests for client-specific information must be completed on a Records Request Form. A requester must …
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/services-programs/medicaid-health/womens-health-fit-fall-quit-smoking/fit-and-fall-proofr
… Fit and Fall Proof classes help adults maintain an independent, freely functioning lifestyle as they age. About Fit & Fall Proof … volunteer leaders are trained to teach classes in their communities. Classes are held in places such as senior …
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/providers/wic/wic-staff-training-and-resources
… This section provides training resources for WIC local agency staff including WISPr quick reference cards (QRCs), … peer counselor guide PC remove Peer counseling incomplete Card management Inventory Card management PIN …
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/providers/idaho-medicaid-providers/medicaid-nursing-facilities
… Medicaid Nursing Facilities Medicaid oversees nursing facility reimbursement, the Nursing Facility Quality Payment Program, … are offered and provided. PASRR Level I (87) screenings are completed in the order they are received, Monday through …
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/about-dhw/reports-and-statistics
… Reports and Statistics The department publishes various reports and public health data to be … and Welfare Annual reports The annual report is the story behind our strategic plan. It emphasizes the details of … we measure our progress toward our vision, not just in accomplishing particular tasks, but also the impact of our …