Child Residential Standards - Louisiana DCFS

Child

Residential

Standards

Class A

Updated: May 7, 2012

CHILD RESIDENTIAL FACILITY STANDARDS

?7101. PURPOSE

?7103. AUTHORITY

A. Legislative Provisions B. Penalties C. Waiver Request D. Variance Request

?7105. DEFINITIONS

?7107. LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

A. General Provisions B. Initial Licensing Application Process C. Initial Licensing Survey D. Fees E. Renewal of License F. Notification of Changes G. Denial, Revocation, or Non-renewal of License H. Disqualification of facility and provider I. Appeal Process J. Complaint Process K. Posting of Notices of Revocations L. State Central Registry

?7109. ADMINISTRATION AND ORGANIZATION A. General Requirements B. Other Jurisdictional Approvals C. Governing Body D. Responsibilities of a Governing Body E. Authority to Operate F. Accessibility of Program Director G. Statement of Philosophy and Goals H. Policies and Procedures I. House Rules and Regulations J. Representation at Hearings

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?7111. PROVIDER RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Human Resources 1. Policies and Procedures 2. Personnel Requirements 3. Personnel Qualifications a. Program Director b. Service Plan Manager c. Direct Care Worker 4. Personnel Job Duties a. Program Director b. Service Plan Manager c. Direct Care Worker 5. Applicant Screening 6. Health Screening 7. Orientation 8. Annual Training 9. Staffing Requirements

B. Record Keeping 1. Administrative File 2. Personnel File 3. Accounting File 4. Resident Record a. Active Record b. Confidentiality and Retention of Resident Records 5. Staff Communication

C. Incidents 1. Critical Incidents 2. Other Incidents

D. Abuse and Neglect E. Grievance Process F. Quality Improvement G. Family Involvement H. Influenza Notice to Parents

?7113.

ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE

A. Admission

1. Policies and Procedures

2. Pre-admission Screening

3. Admission Assessment

B. Service Plan

C. Discharge

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?7115.

RESIDENT PROTECTION

A. Rights 1. Provider Responsibilities 2. Privacy 3. Contact with Family and Collaterals 4. Safeguards 5. Civil Rights 6. Participation in Program Development

B. Prohibited Practices C. Behavior Support and Intervention Program D. Time-Out E. Personal Restraints F. Seclusion G. Prohibited Physical Restraint and Seclusion Practices

?7117.

PROVIDER SERVICES

A. Education B. Milieu (Daily Living) Services

1. Routines 2. Personal Possessions 3. Clothing and Personal Appearance 4. Independent Life Training 5. Money 6. Work C. Food Service D. Health Related Services 1. Health Care 2. Medical Care 3. Dental Care 4. Immunizations 5. Medications 6. Professional and Specialized Services E. Recreation F. Transportation

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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

A. Physical Appearance and Conditions B. Interior Space C. Dining Areas D. Bedrooms E. Bathrooms F. Kitchens G. Laundry Space H. Staff Quarters I. Administrative and Counseling Space J. Furnishings K. Doors and Windows L. Storage M. Electrical Systems N. HVAC/Ventilation

?7121. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

A. Emergency Plan B. Drills C. Notification of Emergencies D. Access to Emergency Services

?7123. SAFETY PROGRAM

A. Policies and Procedures B. General Safety Practices

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