Section 441.116.2. Definitions.

“Community residential facility for mentally retarded children” means a community residential facility as defined in rule 441—114.2(237) which serves children who meet the definition of mentally retarded as defined in Iowa Code chapter 222.

“Comprehensive residential facility for mentally retarded children” means a comprehensive residential facility as defined in rule 441—115.2(237) which serves children who meet the definition of mentally retarded as defined in Iowa Code chapter 222.

“Direct-service provider” means any employee of an agency whose primary responsibility is the care and programming of the children through direct interactions. The definition of “child care worker” in rule 441—114.2(237) and all other references to child care workers shall be replaced by this definition and the term “direct-service providers” when reading the other applicable rule chapters.

“Indirect-service provider” means an employee of an agency who supervises, coordinates and administers employees and program components. The definitions of “caseworker” and “casework supervisor” in rule 441—114.2(237) and all other references to caseworkers or casework supervisors shall be replaced by this definition and the term “indirect-service providers” when reading the other applicable rule chapters.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.1.