049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-8

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 9-8 - Staffing Ratios

(a) A Maternity Home shall provide a staff/child ratio of no less than one (1) staff member to every ten (10) children. More staff may be required per child depending on the intensity of the program and the children's needs.

(b) During sleeping hours, one (1) staff member shall be on duty and one (1) shall be readily available for emergencies.

(c) A Maternity Home housing more than two (2) infants shall be dually licensed as a Child Care Facility.

(d) Direct care staff includes only those staff whose primary function is to provide direct care and supervision to child parents in the program. Usually, direct care staff do not include administrators, therapists, clerical staff, unless the individual has assumed the role of direct care staff and is providing this service.

049-9 Wyo. Code R. § 9-8