Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
PART IV. Adult Services Manual |
Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
Chapter 2800. Assisted Living Residences |
Section 2800.57. Direct care staffing
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(a) At all times one or more residents are present in the residence, a direct care staff person who is 21 years of age or older shall be present in the residence. The direct care staff person may be the administrator if the administrator provides direct care services.
(b) Direct care staff persons shall be available to provide at least 1 hour per day of assisted living services to each mobile resident.
(c) Direct care staff persons shall be available to provide at least 2 hours per day of assisted living services to each resident who has mobility needs.
(d) At least 75% of the assisted living service hours specified in subsections (b) and (c) shall be available during waking hours.
Notation
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2800.59 (relating to multiple buildings); and 55 Pa. Code § 2800.238 (relating to staffing).