16 Del. Admin. Code § 3310-4.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3310-4.0 - Policies and Procedures

4.1 The provider shall maintain and comply with a written policy and procedure manual.

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

4.1.2 The manual must be reviewed at least annually.

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

4.2 The provider shall establish written policies and procedures regarding:

4.2.1 Individuals owning, renting, or occupying the premises:

4.2.1.1 Under a legally enforceable agreement have the same protections from eviction that other tenants have under the Delaware Landlord Tenant Code 25 Del. C. Ch. 53.

4.2.1.2 Are protected under Delaware Administrative Code 3102 Long Term Care Transfer, Discharge and Readmission Procedures.

4.2.2 Behavior support that uses person-centered positive behavior support techniques that are consistent with the DDDS policies/standards and that are monitored by DDDS.

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

4.2.4 The system for reporting and processing of reportable incidents.

4.2.5 Open communication with persons of the community in which the neighborhood home is located in order to facilitate the individual's community integration.

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

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

4.2.8 Employment/Personnel which shall include:

4.2.8.1 Qualifications, responsibilities and requirements for each job classification;

4.2.8.2 Pre-employment requirements;

4.2.8.3 Position descriptions;

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

4.2.8.5 Inservice education policy; and

4.2.8.6 Annual performance review and competency testing.

4.2.9 The rights of individuals and individual rights complaints.

4.2.10 The safeguarding of the individuals' funds while still allowing access to the individuals' funds at all times.

4.2.11 Control of the exposure of individuals and staff to persons with communicable diseases.

4.2.12 Infection prevention and control.

4.2.13 Limited lay administration of medication (LLAM).

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

4.2.15 The prohibition of firearms on the premises of the neighborhood home.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3310-4.0

21 DE Reg. 229( 9/1/2017) (Final)