Section 2380.35. Staffing

(a) A minimum of one direct service worker for every six individuals shall be physically present with the individuals at all times individuals are present at the facility, except while staff persons are attending meetings or training at the facility.

(b) While staff persons are attending meetings or training at the facility, a minimum of one staff person for every ten individuals shall be physically present with the individuals at all times individuals are present at the facility.

(c) A minimum of two staff persons shall be present with the individuals at all times.

(d) An individual may be left unsupervised for specified periods of time if the absence of direct supervision is consistent with the individual’s assessment and is part of the individual’s ISP, as an outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence.

(e) The staff qualifications and staff ratio as specified in the ISP shall be implemented as written, including when the staff ratio is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c).

(f) An individual may not be left unsupervised solely for the convenience of the facility or the direct service worker.

The provisions of this § 2380.35 adopted January 15, 1993, effective January 16, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 343; amended August 27, 2010, effective August 28, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (259674).

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The provisions of this § 2380.35 amended under sections 911 and 1021 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 911 and 1021).