Section 3680.41. Program descriptions

(a) The legal entity shall ensure that a separate program description for each service that it provides is developed. The services are the full-day services and part-day services as defined in § 3680.4 (relating to definitions). The program descriptions shall be made available to the Department and the placing agency.

(b) The program description shall contain the following information, as well as additional information required by other applicable service-specific chapters:

(1) Easily identifiable program activities and objectives and anticipated outcomes.

(2) The criteria and procedures for acceptance of a client into the program.

(3) A description of the number and types of clients served, including age, sex and significant emotional or behavioral characteristics.

(4) The basis, such as age, sex or other characteristics, for assigning clients to, or grouping them within, a program.

(5) The method by which the program services are delivered; whether they are provided directly by the agency or through some other form of written agreement with another social service agency.

(6) The number, and qualifications, of staff responsible for providing the program services, including identification of the person responsible for administering the program.

(7) The degree and method of family involvement in the program.

(8) Other professional services available to a client, such as psychological and psychiatric services. The program description shall detail the extent to which these services are available, including number of staff available to provide the service and the average number of hours per week the service is available.

(9) Behavior management policies and techniques.

(10) Discipline practices followed by staff in accordance with policies established by the legal entity.

(11) Educational or vocational training services provided, if applicable.

(12) Recreational activities conducted as a part of the program of services, if applicable.

(13) Methods used to maintain family involvement.

(14) Policies and arrangements regarding religious observances, if applicable.

(c) The legal entity shall ensure that a program is operated in accordance with the information in the program description required by subsections (a) and (b).

(d) If a program description developed under subsection (b) is amended or modified, the Department and the placing agency shall be given written notice of the program change within 30 days of its occurrence.

The provisions of this § 3680.41 adopted January 23, 1987, effective January 24, 1988, 17 Pa.B. 392.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 3680.41 issued under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201—211, 701—774, 901—922 and 1001—1080).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3680.25 (relating to staff orientation and training); and 55 Pa. Code § 3680.61 (relating to fiscal responsibilities).