Section R. 400.10123 - Staff sufficiencyRule 123.
(1) A facility shall have a staffing pattern of administrative, supervisory, direct care, and other staff sufficient to perform the prescribed functions required by these administrative rules and to provide for the needs, protection, and supervision of the residents.(2) A facility shall maintain a staffing ratio of at least 1 direct care worker or supervisory staff for 8 residents at all times when the residents are present and awake. During normal sleeping hours, there shall be a staffing ratio of at least 1 direct care worker or supervisory staff for 20 residents. These staff shall be awake, on duty, available within the facility, and have immediate access to the residents.(3) A facility shall have a designated employee in charge on the premises at all times.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10123