Section 2390.39. Staffing

(a) A minimum of two staff shall be present at the facility when 10 or more clients are present at the facility.

(b) A minimum of one staff shall be present at the facility when fewer than 10 clients are present at the facility.

(c) If 20 or more clients are present at the facility, there shall be at least one staff present at the facility who meets the qualifications of program specialist.

(d) A client may be left unsupervised for specified periods of time if the absence of direct supervision is consistent with the client’s assessment and is part of the client’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) A client may not be left unsupervised solely for the convenience of the facility or the direct service worker.

The provisions of this § 2390.39 adopted May 9, 1986, effective August 8, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 1693; amended August 27, 2010, effective August 28, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (259720).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 2390.39 amended under sections 911 and 1021 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 911 and 1021).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2390.31 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).