Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-39-401

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 46, November 14, 2024

Section 28-39-401 - Administration; management standard

(a) The licensee shall have full authority and responsibility for the operation of the facility and for compliance with licensing requirements.

(b) The licensee shall operate the facility to assure the safety, psychosocial, and self-esteem needs of the residents; and to protect personal and property rights of residents.

(c) Admission.

(1) The facility shall admit and retain only persons in need of supervision. The facility shall accommodate a maximum of 10 residents.

(2) Before admission, the prospective resident or the legal guardian of the resident shall be informed, in writing, of the rates and charges and the resident's obligations regarding payment, including the refund policy of the facility.

(3) At the time of admission, the licensee shall execute a written agreement with the resident or the legal guardian of the resident which describes in detail the goods and services which the resident shall receive and which sets forth the obligations which the resident has toward the facility.

(4) The facility shall not admit persons with an infection or disease in communicable stage; women who are pregnant or within three months following pregnancy; or persons in need of active treatment for alcoholism, mental condition, or drug addiction.

(d) Power of attorney and guardianship. A power of attorney from or legal guardianship for a resident shall not be accepted by anyone employed by or having a financial interest in the facility unless the person is related by marriage or blood within the second degree to the resident.

(e) Reports. The facility shall submit to the licensing agency, not later than 10 days following the period covered, a quarterly report of residents and employees. The report shall be submitted on forms provided by the licensing agency. The facility shall submit any other reports as required by the licensing agency.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-39-401

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-932; effective, T-88-57, Dec. 16, 1987; amended May 1, 1988.