Section 6500.44. Supervision

(a) An individual may be left unsupervised for specified periods of time if the absence of direct supervision is consistent with the individual’s assessment and is part of the individual’s ISP, as an outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence.

(b) An individual requiring direct supervision may not be left under the supervision of a person under the age of 18.

(c) There shall be a family living specialist or designee accessible when the individual is in the home.

(d) Supervision as specified in the ISP shall be implemented as written when the supervision specified in the ISP is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c).

(e) The staff qualifications and staff ratio as specified in the ISP shall be implemented as written, including when the staff ratio is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c).

(f) An individual may not be left unsupervised solely for the convenience of the family or direct service worker.

The provisions of this § 6500.44 amended August 27, 2010, effective August 28, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (251481).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 6500.44 amended under sections 911 and 1021 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 911 and 1021).

Cross References

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