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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART IV. Adult Services Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
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Chapter 2600. Personal Care Homes |
Section 2600.1. Purpose |
Section 2600.2. Scope |
Section 2600.3. Inspections and licenses |
Section 2600.4. Definitions |
Section 2600.5. Access |
Section 2600.11. Procedural requirements for licensure or approval of personal care homes |
Section 2600.12. Appeals |
Section 2600.13. Maximum capacity |
Section 2600.14. Fire safety approval |
Section 2600.14a. Fire safety approvalstatement of policy |
Section 2600.15. Abuse reporting covered by law |
Section 2600.16. Reportable incidents and conditions |
Section 2600.17. Confidentiality of records |
Section 2600.18. Applicable health and safety laws |
Section 2600.19. Waivers |
Section 2600.20. Financial management |
Section 2600.21. Offsite services |
Section 2600.22. Admission |
Section 2600.23. Activities |
Section 2600.24. Personal hygiene |
Section 2600.25. Resident-home contract |
Section 2600.25a. Personal needs allowance for residents of personal care homesstatement of policy |
Section 2600.25b. Rent rebates for residents of personal care homesstatement of policy |
Section 2600.26. Quality management |
Section 2600.27. SSI recipients |
Section 2600.28. Refunds |
Section 2600.29. Hospice care and services |
Section 2600.29a. Hospice care and servicesstatement of policy |
Section 2600.41. Notification of rights and complaint procedures |
Section 2600.42. Specific rights |
Section 2600.43. Prohibition against deprivation of rights |
Section 2600.44. Complaint procedures |
Section 2600.51. Criminal history checks |
Section 2600.52. Staff hiring, retention and utilization |
Section 2600.53. Qualifications and responsibilities of administrators |
Section 2600.54. Qualifications for direct care staff persons |
Section 2600.55. Exceptions for staff qualifications |
Section 2600.56. Administrator staffing |
Section 2600.57. Direct care staffing |
Section 2600.58. Awake staff persons |
Section 2600.59. Multiple buildings |
Section 2600.60. Additional staffing based on the needs of the residents |
Section 2600.61. Substitute personnel |
Section 2600.62. List of staff persons |
Section 2600.63. First aid, CPR and obstructed airway training |
Section 2600.64. Administrator training and orientation |
Section 2600.65. Direct care staff person training and orientation |
Section 2600.66. Staff training plan |
Section 2600.67. Training institution registration |
Section 2600.68. Instructor approval |
Section 2600.81. Physical accommodations and equipment |
Section 2600.82. Poisons |
Section 2600.83. Temperature |
Section 2600.84. Heat sources |
Section 2600.85. Sanitation |
Section 2600.86. Ventilation |
Section 2600.87. Lighting |
Section 2600.88. Surfaces |
Section 2600.89. Water |
Section 2600.90. Communication system |
Section 2600.91. Emergency telephone numbers |
Section 2600.92. Windows and screens |
Section 2600.93. Handrails and railings |
Section 2600.94. Landings and stairs |
Section 2600.95. Furniture and equipment |
Section 2600.96. First aid kit |
Section 2600.97. Elevators and stair glides |
Section 2600.98. Indoor activity space |
Section 2600.99. Recreation space |
Section 2600.100. Exterior conditions |
Section 2600.101. Resident bedrooms |
Section 2600.102. Bathrooms |
Section 2600.103. Food service |
Section 2600.104. Dining room |
Section 2600.105. Laundry |
Section 2600.106. Swimming areas |
Section 2600.107. Emergency preparedness |
Section 2600.108. Firearms and weapons |
Section 2600.109. Pets |
Section 2600.121. Unobstructed egress |
Section 2600.122. Exits |
Section 2600.123. Emergency evacuation |
Section 2600.124. Notification of local fire officials |
Section 2600.125. Flammable and combustible materials |
Section 2600.126. Furnaces |
Section 2600.127. Space heaters |
Section 2600.128. Supplemental heating sources |
Section 2600.129. Fireplaces |
Section 2600.130. Smoke detectors and fire alarms |
Section 2600.131. Fire extinguishers |
Section 2600.132. Fire drills |
Section 2600.133. Exit signs |
Section 2600.141. Resident medical evaluation and health care |
Section 2600.142. Assistance with health care |
Section 2600.143. Emergency medical plan |
Section 2600.144. Use of tobacco |
Section 2600.161. Nutritional adequacy |
Section 2600.162. Meals |
Section 2600.163. Personal hygiene for food service workers |
Section 2600.164. Withholding or forcing of food prohibited |
Section 2600.171. Transportation |
Section 2600.181. Self-administration |
Section 2600.182. Medication administration |
Section 2600.183. Storage and disposal of medications and medical supplies |
Section 2600.184. Labeling of medications |
Section 2600.185. Accountability of medication and controlled substances |
Section 2600.186. Prescription medications |
Section 2600.187. Medication records |
Section 2600.188. Medication errors |
Section 2600.189. Adverse reaction |
Section 2600.190. Medication administration training |
Section 2600.191. Resident education |
Section 2600.201. Safe management techniques |
Section 2600.202. Prohibitions |
Section 2600.221. Activities program |
Section 2600.222. Community social services |
Section 2600.223. Description of services |
Section 2600.224. Preadmission screening |
Section 2600.225. Initial and annual assessment |
Section 2600.226. Mobility criteria |
Section 2600.227. Development of the support plan |
Section 2600.228. Notification of termination |
Section 2600.231. Admission |
Section 2600.232. Environmental protection |
Section 2600.233. Doors, locks and alarms |
Section 2600.234. Resident care |
Section 2600.235. Discharge |
Section 2600.236. Training |
Section 2600.237. Program |
Section 2600.238. Staffing |
Section 2600.239. Notification to Department |
Section 2600.251. Resident records |
Section 2600.252. Content of resident records |
Section 2600.253. Record retention and disposal |
Section 2600.254. Record access and security |
Section 2600.261. Classification of violations |
Section 2600.262. Penalties |
Section 2600.263. Appeals of penalty |
Section 2600.264. Use of fines |
Section 2600.265. Review of classifications |
Section 2600.266. Revocation or nonrenewal of licenses |
Section 2600.267. Relocation of residents |
Section 2600.268. Notice of violations |
Section 2600.269. Ban on admissions |
Section 2600.270. Correction of violations |
Notation
The provisions of this Chapter 2600 issued under section 211 and Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 211, 901922 and 10011087), unless otherwise noted.
The provisions of this Chpater 2600 adopted April 23, 2005, effective October 24, 2005, with the exception of § 2600.65(d) effective April 24, 2006, § § 2600.19(g), 2600.64(a)(3) and 2600.68(b) effective October 24, 2006, and § § 2600.122, 2600.130(e) and 2600.182 effective April 24, 2007, 35 Pa.B. 2499, 35 Pa.B. 2752 and 35 Pa.B. 5985, unless otherwise noted.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 20.82 (relating to written request for appeal).