14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-25.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 935-25.0 - Children's Admission

25.1 A licensee shall ensure the child, the child's parent or the referring agency, and any other appropriate party, are given a reasonable opportunity to participate in the facility's or program's admission process.

25.2 When involvement of the child's parent in the admission process is not possible or desirable, a licensee shall record the reasons for the exclusion in the admission records.

25.3 A licensee shall not admit a child into care until an admission evaluation has been completed.

25.4 A licensee shall have and follow a written admission agreement with the parent or the referring agency. The admission agreement shall be signed by all parties and include:

25.4.1 The basis for admission;

25.4.2 The service or treatment goals;

25.4.3 The specific services or treatment to be provided;

25.4.4 The roles and responsibilities of a licensee and the people and agencies involved with the child and the child's family;

25.4.5 Authorization to provide services to the child;

25.4.6 Authorization to provide or obtain routine medical care for the child;

25.4.7 If applicable, the child's religion and practices; and

25.4.8 If applicable, authorization to allow the child to participate in recreational and out-of-state activities.

25.5 Upon admission, a licensee shall provide to the child and the parent, if applicable, the following information:

25.5.1 Rules of the facility or program;

25.5.2 Policies governing visiting, telephone use, and other forms of communication with the child's family, friends, and other people;

25.5.3 If applicable, religion and practices observed by a licensee;

25.5.4 Description of services and activities provided;

25.5.5 Description of a licensee's behavior support policies and procedures and if applicable, restrictive procedures;

25.5.6 Resources on trauma exposure, its impact, and treatment;

25.5.7 Grievance policies and procedures;

25.5.8 Name of the child's service worker; and

25.5.9 Information on how to obtain a copy of these regulations and on reporting any suspected violations of these regulations.

25.6 When a licensee declines to admit a child, a licensee shall provide the child's parent or the referring agency with a written explanation of the reasons for refusal, if requested.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-25.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)