Health, Department of

Pioneer Home

Effective Date: 11/15/1988 to Current

Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 048.0045.1.11151988

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Authority. These Wyoming Pioneer Home Admission rules and procedures are promulgated by the Board of Charities and Reform, State of Wyoming, in accordance with Wyoming Statute 25-8-102.

Section 2. Definitions.

1. (a) 'Ambulatory' means able to get about and not bedridden.
2. (b) 'Applicant' means person making application for admission to the Wyoming Pioneer Home.
3. (c) 'Blind' means either legally blind or visually handicapped.
4. (d) 'Level I' means occupancy of 100 or more residents.
5. (e) 'Level II' means occupancy of 75 to 99 residents.
6. (f) 'Level III' means occupancy of less than 75 residents.
7. (g) 'Mentally Competent' means alert and oriented to person, place and time, and able to conduct himself/herself independently within society.
8. (h) 'Qualifications' means conditions for admission to the Wyoming Pioneer Home.
9. (i) 'Resident' means a person who currently is residing within the jurisdiction of Wyoming with the intent of remaining.