Functional Assessment (FA) definition

Functional Assessment (FA) means a written evaluation of the factors that increase the likelihood of challenging behavior and appropriate behavior, and the functions or purpose of the challenging behavior. The FA becomes the basis for the Positive Behavior Support Plan. “Group care facility” is defined under RCW 74.15.020(f) and means .a licensed facility, which is maintained and operated for children on a twenty-four hour basis to provide a safe and healthy living environment to meet the developmental needs of the children in its care.
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Examples of Functional Assessment (FA) in a sentence

  • Author Manuscript [11] We examined three measures: Total Functional Capacity (TFC), the Functional Assessment (FA) Scale, and the Independence Scale.

  • When a child exhibits behaviors that interfere with his or her ability to participate in daily living, the contractor must submit to DDA for approval a copy of the Child’s Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), including the Functional Assessment (FA) as identified in DDA Administrative Policy 5.19 and 5.20 (Exhibit B), when appropriate as outlined in Policy.

  • With regard to the UHDRS functional assessments it includes: the Total Functional Capacity (TFC), the Functional Assessment (FA) Scale, and the Independence Scale.[12, 13] The TFC in particular is a frequently used as a primary outcome measure.

Related to Functional Assessment (FA)

  • Functional behavioral assessment means an individualized assessment of the student that results in a team hypothesis about the function of a student’s behavior and, as appropriate, recommendations for a behavior intervention plan.

  • Acoustic Assessment Report means the report, prepared in accordance with Publication NPC-233 and Appendix A of the Basic Comprehensive User Guide,by HGC Engineering and dated August 22, 2008 submitted in support of the application, that documents all sources of noise emissions and Noise Control Measures present at the Facility and includes all up-dated Acoustic Assessment Reports as required by the Documentation Requirements conditions of this Certificate to demonstrate continued compliance with the Performance Limits following the implementation of any Modification.

  • Phase I assessment as described in, and meeting the criteria of, (i) Chapter 5 of the FNMA Multifamily Guide or any successor provisions covering the same subject matter in the case of a Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan as to which the related Mortgaged Property is multifamily property or (ii) the American Society for Testing and Materials in the case of Specially Serviced Mortgage Loan as to which the related Mortgaged Property is not multifamily property.

  • Initial assessment means an assessment conducted prior to or at admission to determine whether the individual meets the service's admission criteria; what the individual's immediate service, health, and safety needs are; and whether the provider has the capability and staffing to provide the needed services.

  • Medical assessment means an assessment of a patient’s medical condition secured by our Assistance Company working in conjunction with the Medical Evacuation Provider’s medical director and in collaboration with the attending physician. The Assistance Company in collaboration with the Medical Evacuation Provider, will utilize the assessment to determine at its sole discretion whether a Plan Holder is fit to fly; the most appropriate means to provide medical evacuation; the medical personnel who will be accompanying the patient on the transport; and to confirm the medical facility closest to one’s home can meet their medical needs. If the patient’s medical facility of choice is unable to provide the high level of medical care required by the patient, arrangements will be made to transport the patient to the appropriate medical facility closest to their home, or closest to patient's preferred medical facility in the US when possible.