Iowa Admin. Code r. 481—68 § 481—68.1

In addition to the definitions in 481--Chapter 67 and Iowa Code chapter
231B, the following definitions apply:
“Applicable requirements” means the requirements in Iowa Code chapter 231B, this chapter and
481--Chapter 67 and any other applicable administrative rules and provisions of the Iowa Code.
“Household occupant” means a tenant and all others who reside in an elder group home (EGH).
“Maximal assistance with activities of daily living” means routine total dependence on staff for the
performance of a minimum of four activities of daily living for a period that exceeds 21 days.
“Medically unstable” means that a tenant has a condition or conditions:
1. Indicating physiological frailty as determined by the program’s staff in consultation with a
physician or physician extender;
2. Resulting in two or more significant hospitalizations within a consecutive three-month period for
more than observation; and
3. Requiring supervision by a registered nurse more than once a week of the tenant for more than 21
days.
“On-site manager” means the person on duty responsible for direct supervision or provision of tenant
care. The on-site manager may be any household occupant over 18 years of age, except a tenant, who is
qualified to perform the necessary duties.
“Personal care provider” means an individual who, in return for remuneration, assists with the
essential activities of daily living that the tenant can perform personally only with difficulty.
“Program” means an elder group home.
“Unmanageable incontinence” means a condition that requires staff provision of total care for an
incontinent tenant who lacks the ability to assist in bladder or bowel continence care.
“Usable floor space” means open floor space that is not under fixtures, furniture or other barriers and is
available for walking or wheelchair use.