Section 6500.42. Chief executive officer

(a) If an agency is the legal entity administering the home, there shall be one chief executive officer responsible for the family living program or agency.

(b) The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the agency, including the following:

(1) Implementation of policies and procedures.

(2) Admission and discharge of individuals.

(3) Safety and protection of individuals.

(4) Compliance with this chapter.

(c) A chief executive officer shall have one of the following groups of qualifications:

(1) A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience in administration or the human services field.

(2) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience in administration or the human services field.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).