R501-19-13. Specialized Services for Division of Services for People With Disabilities

A. Rules governing the daily operation and activities of the facility shall be available to all consumers and visitors, and shall apply to family members, consumers, and staff that come into the facility.

B. The program shall have policy specifying the amount of time family or friends may stay as overnight guests.

C. All consumers in residential programs shall have an individual plan that addresses appropriate day treatment.

D. A monthly schedule of activities shall be shared with the consumer and available on request. Schedules shall be filed and maintained for review.

E. A record of income, earned, unearned, and consumer service fees, shall be maintained by the provider.

F. Residential facilities shall be located where school, church, recreation, and other community facilities are available.

G. An accurate record shall be kept of all funds deposited with the residential facility for use by a consumer. This record shall contain a list of deposits and withdrawals. Consumer purchases of over $20.00, per item, shall be substantiated by receipts signed by the consumer and professional staff. A record shall be kept of consumer petty cash funds.

H. The program, in conjunction with the parent or guardian and the Division of Services for People With Disabilities support coordinator, shall apply for unearned income benefits for which a consumer is entitled.