16 Del. Admin. Code § 3320-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3320-3.0 - Policies and Procedures

3.1 The IBSER shall maintain and comply with a written policy and procedure manual.

3.1.1 The manual must be updated as necessary to comply with changes in state and/or federal laws and regulations.

3.1.2 The manual must be reviewed at least annually.

3.1.3 Staff must be notified promptly of changes and provided necessary education.

3.2 The IBSER shall establish written policies and procedures regarding:

3.2.1 Transfer, discharge and readmission.

3.2.2 Behavior support that uses person-centered positive behavior support techniques that are consistent with the policies/standards and that are monitored by the Human Rights Committee.

3.2.3 The utilization of reportable incident data to track trends in and help prevent further incidents.

3.2.4 The system for reporting and processing of reportable incidents.

3.2.5 Open communication with persons of the community in which the IBSER is located in order to facilitate the resident's community integration.

3.2.6 Criminal background check and drug testing laws as required under 16 Del.C. Ch. 11.

3.2.7 The implementation and documentation of the person-centered plan.

3.2.8 Employment/Personnel which shall include:

3.2.8.1 Qualifications, responsibilities and requirements for each job classification;

3.2.8.2 Pre-employment requirements;

3.2.8.3 Position descriptions;

3.2.8.4 Supervision, promotion and discipline;

3.2.8.5 Orientation for all employees and contractors including any guidelines for specialized training;

3.2.8.6 In-service education policy; and

3.2.8.7 Annual performance review and competency testing.

3.2.9 The rights of residents.

3.2.10 The safeguarding of the residents' funds while still allowing access to the residents' funds at all times.

3.2.11 The safeguarding of the residents' personal information.

3.2.12 Infection prevention and control.

3.2.13 Administration, limited lay administration (LLAM) and self-administration of medication.

3.2.14 Maintenance (including electrical maintenance) and cleaning procedures, storage of cleaning materials and/or pesticides and other toxic materials.

3.2.15 The prohibition of firearms on the premises of the IBSER.

3.2.16 Abuse, neglect, mistreatment and financial exploitation.

3.2.17 Health care decisions in accordance with 16 Del.C. Ch. 25.

3.2.17.1 Verification that this information was given to the resident/authorized representative must be filed in the resident's record.

3.2.18 All hazards emergency procedures.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3320-3.0

23 DE Reg. 43( 7/1/2019) (final)