Section 59056 - Staffing Requirements(a) At least one direct care lead staff person and one direct care staff person must be on duty at all times when a consumer is under the supervision of the facility staff. Staffing beyond this minimum is determined by each consumer's individual support needs identified per the approved DS 6024 (Rev 9/2021) form completed pursuant to Section 59072(b).(b) Direct care staff who have not completed the on-site orientation as required by Section 59057(a)-(e) must be under the direct supervision and observation of a direct care lead staff person who has completed the requirements of Section 59057(a)-(e), while caring for consumers.(c) The licensee shall assign a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional to each consumer. A minimum of six (6) hours per month of behavioral consultation, which includes review, implementation, and training of direct care staff on behavior assessments and behavior interventions, must be provided for each consumer by a Qualified Behavior Modification Professional. This time must be documented in the consumer file.(d) Each Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home must have an administrator present and on duty a minimum of 20 hours per week per facility to ensure the effective operation of the facility. This time must be documented in the facility file.(e) In addition to the hours required in Subsection (c), the licensee shall ensure provision of a minimum of six (6) consultant hours per month per consumer, which must be appropriate to meet individual consumer service needs. This time must be documented in the consumer file.(f) In consultation with the Individual Behavior Supports Team, the regional center shall require an Enhanced Behavioral Supports Home to provide additional professional, administrative, or direct care staff whenever the regional center determines that additional personnel are needed to provide for the health and safety of consumers.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 59056
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former section 59056 to 59059 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59062 to section 59056 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7-12-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28). Note: Authority cited: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 4684.86, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 2-5-2016 as a deemed emergency pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 4684.86; operative 2-5-2016 (Register 2016, No. 6). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 24 months. The emergency regulations may be readopted and remain in effect until approval of the Certificate of Compliance.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-5-2016 order, including new article heading and amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 3-27-2017 and filed 5-9-2017; amendments operative 5-9-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3)(Register 2017, No. 19).
3. Renumbering of former section 59056 to 59059 and renumbering and amendment of former section 59062 to section 59056 filed 7-12-2023; operative 7/12/2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 28).