1. A. The rating of functional dependencies on the UAI shall be based on the individual's ability to function in a community environment.

2. B. For purposes of this chapter, the following abbreviations shall mean: D = dependent; and TD = totally dependent. Mechanical help means equipment or a device or both are used; human help includes supervision and physical assistance. Asterisks (*) denote dependence in a particular function.

   1. 1. Activities of daily living.

      1. a. Bathing.

         1. (1) Without help
         2. (2) Mechanical help only
         3. (3) Human help only* (D)
         4. (4) Mechanical help and human help* (D)
         5. (5) Performed by others* (TD)

      2. b. Dressing.

         1. (1) Without help
         2. (2) Mechanical help only
         3. (3) Human help only* (D)
         4. (4) Mechanical help and human help* (D)
         5. (5) Performed by others* (TD)
         6. (6) Is not performed* (TD)

      3. c. Toileting.

         1. (1) Without help
         2. (2) Mechanical help only
         3. (3) Human help only* (D)
         4. (4) Mechanical help and human help* (D)
         5. (5) Performed by others* (TD)
         6. (6) Is not performed* (TD)

      4. d. Transferring.

         1. (1) Without help
         2. (2) Mechanical help only
         3. (3) Human help only* (D)
         4. (4) Mechanical help and human help* (D)
         5. (5) Performed by others* (TD)
         6. (6) Is not performed* (TD)

      5. e. Bowel function.

         1. (1) Continent
         2. (2) Incontinent less than weekly
         3. (3) Ostomy self-care
         4. (4) Incontinent weekly or more* (D)
         5. (5) Ostomy not self-care* (TD)

      6. f. Bladder function.

         1. (1) Continent
         2. (2) Incontinent less than weekly
         3. (3) External device, indwelling catheter, ostomy, self-care
         4. (4) Incontinent weekly or more* (D)
         5. (5) External device, not self-care* (TD)
         6. (6) Indwelling catheter, not self-care* (TD)
         7. (7) Ostomy, not self-care* (TD)

      7. g. Eating/feeding.

         1. (1) Without help
         2. (2) Mechanical help only
         3. (3) Human help only* (D)
         4. (4) Mechanical help and human help* (D)
         5. (5) Performed by others (includes spoon fed, syringe/tube fed, fed by IV)* (TD)

   2. 2. Behavior pattern.

      1. a. Appropriate
      2. b. Wandering/passive less than weekly
      3. c. Wandering/passive weekly or more
      4. d. Abusive/aggressive/disruptive less than weekly* (D)
      5. e. Abusive/aggressive/disruptive weekly or more* (D)

   3. 3. Instrumental activities of daily living.

      1. a. Meal preparation.

         1. (1) No help needed
         2. (2) Needs help* (D)

      2. b. Housekeeping.

         1. (1) No help needed
         2. (2) Needs help* (D)

      3. c. Laundry.

         1. (1) No help needed
         2. (2) Needs help* (D)

      4. d. Money management.

         1. (1) No help needed
         2. (2) Needs help* (D)

   4. 4. Medication administration.

      1. a. Without assistance
      2. b. Administered/monitored by lay person* (D)
      3. c. Administered/monitored by professional staff* (D)

Statutory Authority

§§ 51.5-131 and 51.5-146 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-745-80, derived from VR615-46-02 § 2.8, eff. February 1, 1996; renumbered as 22VAC30-110-80, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 1, eff. October 9, 2013; amended, Virginia Register Volume 31, Issue 11, eff. February 25, 2015; Volume 37, Issue 19, eff. June 9, 2021.