Rule 37.96.902 - DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS(1) All facilities except RCEs must have a director. (a) For the purposes of this rule, FFN providers are considered a director.(2) A director and their program staff are responsible for the health, safety, supervision, protection, and guidance of the children in care. The director is responsible for operating the child care program at all times.(3) A director must demonstrate knowledge and ability to carry out day-to-day operations and is responsible for being on-site at the facility, unless there is a site director, designated staff member, or substitute filling the on-site role.(4) Directors must meet the following qualifications:(a) be at least 18 years old;(b) have satisfactory results of background checks as set forth in ARM 37.96.1001;(c) be current on the Practitioner Registry;(d) have current CPR and pediatric first aid certification;(e) successfully complete orientation training; and(f) have a combination of education, training, other licensing, or experience in working with children to demonstrate an ability to fulfill the director responsibilities for the licensed or registered facility type, subject to approval through the Practitioner Registry or to department approval.(5) If the director will be absent from the facility for more than 30 continuous days, the director must notify the department in writing of the individual who has been appointed as the designee. The appointed designee must meet all the requirements of this rule.(6) The director must ensure compliance with all applicable administrative rules within this chapter.(7) The director or designee must review every incident or accident causing injury to a child resulting in medical or dental care and document the appropriate corrective action taken to avoid a reoccurrence.Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.902
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 738, Eff. 4/13/2024AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA; IMP: 52-2-702, 52-2-704, 52-2-723, 52-2-731, MCA