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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART VIII. Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
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Article I. Licensing/Approval |
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Chapter 6400. Community Homes for Individuals with MentalRetardation |
| Section 6400.1. Introduction |
| Section 6400.2. Purpose |
| Section 6400.3. Applicability |
| Section 6400.3a. Clarification of the applicability of this chapter to private homes—statement of policy |
| Section 6400.4. Definitions |
| Section 6400.5. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.11. Licensure or approval of facilities and agencies |
| Section 6400.12. Appeals |
| Section 6400.13. Maximum capacity |
| Section 6400.14. Fire safety occupancy permit |
| Section 6400.15. Self-assessment of homes |
| Section 6400.16. Abuse |
| Section 6400.17. Child abuse |
| Section 6400.18. Reporting of unusual incidents |
| Section 6400.19. Reporting of deaths |
| Section 6400.20. Record of incidents |
| Section 6400.21. Criminal history record check |
| Section 6400.22. Individual funds and property |
| Section 6400.23. Grievance procedures |
| Section 6400.31. Informing and encouraging exercise of rights |
| Section 6400.32. Rights |
| Section 6400.33. Rights of the individual |
| Section 6400.34. Civil rights |
| Section 6400.41. Effective date of staff qualifications |
| Section 6400.42. Minimum age |
| Section 6400.43. Chief executive officer |
| Section 6400.44. Program specialist |
| Section 6400.45. Staffing |
| Section 6400.46. Staff training |
| Section 6400.47. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.48. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.49. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.61. Special accommodations |
| Section 6400.62. Poisons |
| Section 6400.63. Heat sources |
| Section 6400.64. Sanitation |
| Section 6400.65. Ventilation |
| Section 6400.66. Lighting |
| Section 6400.67. Surfaces |
| Section 6400.68. Running water |
| Section 6400.69. Indoor temperature |
| Section 6400.70. Telephone |
| Section 6400.71. Emergency telephone numbers |
| Section 6400.72. Screens, windows and doors |
| Section 6400.73. Handrails and railings |
| Section 6400.74. Nonskid surfaces |
| Section 6400.75. Landings |
| Section 6400.76. Furniture and equipment |
| Section 6400.77. First aid kit |
| Section 6400.78. Indoor living space |
| Section 6400.79. Elevators |
| Section 6400.80. Exterior conditions |
| Section 6400.81. Individual bedrooms |
| Section 6400.82. Bathrooms |
| Section 6400.83. Kitchens |
| Section 6400.84. Laundry |
| Section 6400.85. Swimming pools |
| Section 6400.86. Firearms |
| Section 6400.87. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.101. Unobstructed egress |
| Section 6400.102. Exits |
| Section 6400.103. Evacuation procedures |
| Section 6400.104. Notification to local fire department |
| Section 6400.105. Flammable and combustible materials |
| Section 6400.106. Furnaces |
| Section 6400.107. Portable space heaters |
| Section 6400.108. Wood and coal burning stoves |
| Section 6400.109. Fireplaces |
| Section 6400.110. Smoke detectors and fire alarms |
| Section 6400.111. Fire extinguishers |
| Section 6400.112. Fire drills |
| Section 6400.113. Fire safety training for individuals |
| Section 6400.114. Smoking safety procedures |
| Section 6400.121. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.122. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.123. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.124. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.125. [Reserved] |
| Sections 6400.126—6400.127. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.128. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.129. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.130. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.131. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.132. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.133. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.134. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.135. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.136. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.137. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.141. Individual physical examination |
| Section 6400.142. Dental care |
| Section 6400.143. Refusal of treatment |
| Section 6400.144. Health services |
| Section 6400.145. Emergency medical plan |
| Section 6400.151. Staff physical examination |
| Section 6400.152. Communicable diseases |
| Section 6400.153. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.154. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.155. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.156. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.161. Storage of medications |
| Section 6400.162. Labeling of medications |
| Section 6400.162a. Labeling of medication—statement of policy |
| Section 6400.163. Use of prescription medications |
| Section 6400.163a. Use of prescription medication—statement of policy |
| Section 6400.164. Medication log |
| Section 6400.164a. Medication log—statement of policy |
| Section 6400.165. Medication errors |
| Section 6400.166. Adverse reaction |
| Section 6400.166a. Adverse reaction—statement of policy |
| Section 6400.167. Administration of prescription medications and injections |
| Section 6400.168. Medications administration training |
| Section 6400.169. Self-administration of medications |
| Section 6400.171. Protection of food |
| Section 6400.172. Three meals a day |
| Section 6400.173. Quantity of food |
| Section 6400.174. Food groups |
| Section 6400.175. Serving of meals |
| Section 6400.176. Returned food |
| Section 6400.177. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.178. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.181. Assessment |
| Section 6400.182. Development, annual update and revision of the ISP |
| Section 6400.183. Content of the ISP |
| Section 6400.184. Plan team participation |
| Section 6400.185. Implementation of the ISP |
| Section 6400.186. ISP review and revision |
| Section 6400.187. Copies |
| Section 6400.188. Provider services |
| Section 6400.189. Day services |
| Section 6400.190. Recreational and social activities |
| Section 6400.191. Definition of restrictive procedures |
| Section 6400.192. Written policy |
| Section 6400.193. Appropriate use of restrictive procedures |
| Section 6400.194. Restrictive procedure review committee |
| Section 6400.195. Restrictive procedure plan |
| Section 6400.196. Staff training |
| Section 6400.197. Seclusion |
| Section 6400.198. Aversive conditioning |
| Section 6400.199. Chemical restraints |
| Section 6400.200. Mechanical restraints |
| Section 6400.201. Use of personal funds and property |
| Section 6400.202. Manual restraints |
| Section 6400.203. Exclusion |
| Section 6400.204. Emergency use of exclusion and manual restraints |
| Section 6400.205. Restrictive procedure records |
| Section 6400.206. Notification |
| Section 6400.211. Emergency information |
| Section 6400.212. Individual records |
| Section 6400.213. Content of records |
| Section 6400.214. Record location |
| Section 6400.215. Record retention |
| Section 6400.216. Access |
| Section 6400.217. Release of information |
| Section 6400.218. [Reserved] |
| Section 6400.231. Additional requirements for homes serving nine or more individuals |
| Section 6400.232. Awake staff persons |
| Section 6400.233. Sewage system approval |
| Section 6400.234. Indoor living furniture |
| Section 6400.235. Elevators and ramps |
| Section 6400.236. Evacuation procedures |
| Section 6400.237. Exit signs |
| Section 6400.238. Laundry |
| Section 6400.239. Dining area |
| Section 6400.240. Dishwashing |
| Section 6400.241. Food storage |
| Section 6400.242. Returned food |
| Section 6400.243. Menus |
| Section 6400.244. Bedrooms |
| Section 6400.245. Bathrooms |
| Section 6400.251. Exceptions |
| Section 6400.252. Other requirements |
| Section 6400.261. Exceptions for respite care |
| Section 6400.262. Exceptions for emergency respite care |
| Section 6400.263. Other requirements |
| Section 6400.271. Semi-independent living abilities |
| Section 6400.272. Annual documentation |
| Section 6400.273. Exceptions |
| Section 6400.274. Additional requirements |
| Section 6400.275. Other requirements |
| Appendix A. [Reserved] |
Notation
The provisions of this Chapter 6400 issued under the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § 1021); amended under Article X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 1001—1080), unless otherwise noted.
The provisions of this Chapter 6400 amended through January 22, 1982, effective March 1, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 384, unless otherwise noted.
This chapter cited in 55 Pa. Code § 51.14 (relating to residential habilitation service providers); 55 Pa. Code § 51.20 (relating to criminal history checks); 55 Pa. Code § 51.22 (relating to provisional hiring); 55 Pa. Code § 51.98 (relating to residential habilitation vacancy); 55 Pa. Code § 2380.2 (relating to applicability); 55 Pa. Code § 2380.182 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP); 55 Pa. Code § 2390.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP); 55 Pa. Code § 3800.3 (relating to exemptions); 55 Pa. Code § 3800.56 (relating to exceptions for staff qualifications); 55 Pa. Code § 4305.11 (relating to exempt services); 55 Pa. Code § 6000.351 (relating to licensing criteria); 55 Pa. Code § 6000.903 (relating to licensing applicability); 55 Pa. Code § 6000.1003 (relating to definitions); 55 Pa. Code § 6500.3 (relating to applicability); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).