Rule 37.106.3009 - EATING DISORDER CENTERS (EDC): WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES(1) In addition to requirements in ARM 37.106.330, the EDC policy and procedure manual must include information for: (a) eligibility for services;(b) client screenings and assessments; (d) client rights and grievances;(e) monitoring the client's weight and food related behaviors;(f) maintaining clinical records;(g) establishing fiscal policies governing the management of organizational funds;(h) establishing and maintaining orientation and ongoing staffing requirements;(i) informing clients of policies pertaining to the EDC;(j) screening, hiring, and assessing staff which include conducting practices that assist the EDC in identifying employees that may pose a risk or threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident, and provide written documentation of the findings and the outcome in the employee's file;(k) reporting suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Title 52, chapter 3, part 8, MCA, for adults; and in accordance with Title 41, chapter 3, part 2, MCA, for children. (l) reporting requirements to notify the department's Quality Assurance Division, by e-mail or fax within 24 hours, of a client, staff, volunteer, or visitor death where the death occurs on-site or in service related activities; of any fire, accident, or other incident resulting in significant damage to the service site;(m) defining staff ethical standards and conduct, including investigating and reporting of unprofessional conduct to the applicable professional licensing authority;(o) meal support, if applicable; (p) the management, storage, and disposal of any prescription and over-the-counter drugs; (q) client transportation, if provided by the EDC; (r) crisis intervention services; and(s) conducting staff criminal background checks including convictions that disqualify individuals from employment. (2) The policy and procedure manual must include a current organizational chart delineating the current lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the administration and provision of all client services.Mont. Admin. r. 37.106.3009
NEW,2018 MAR p. 2214, Eff.11/3/2018AUTH: 50-5-247, MCA; IMP: 50-5-247, MCA