Minn. R. 4665.0800

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 4665.0800 - STAFF

At all times that residents are up and about in the facility, there shall be at least one responsible person awake, dressed, and up and about in the facility. The responsible person shall be at least 18 years of age and capable of performing required duties in supervision of residents. This person shall be immediately accessible to all residents in the facility and shall be the person to whom residents can report injuries, symptoms of illness, and emergency situations. Facilities that accept persons who are not capable of adequate judgment in taking action for self-preservation, must assure that there is, additional to the requirement above, adequate staff on duty on a 24-hour-a-day basis to provide:

A. necessary physical services for activities of daily living;
B. maintenance of an appropriate personal hygiene program for each resident; and
C. for appropriate movement of residents to safe harborage within the facility, or evacuation from the facility, in the case of fire or other emergency situation.

Minn. R. 4665.0800

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.56