R501-2-2. Program Administration

A. The program shall have a written statement of purpose to include the following:

1. program philosophy,

2. description of long and short term goals, this does not apply to social detoxification or child placing adoption agencies,

3. description of the services provided,

4. the population to be served,

5. fee policy,

6. participation of consumers in activities unrelated to treatment plans, and

7. program policies and procedures which shall be submitted prior to issuance of an initial licensing.

B. Copies of the above statements shall be available at all times to the Office of Licensing upon request. General program information shall be available to the public.

C. The program shall have a written quality assurance plan. Implementation of the plan shall be documented.

D. The program shall have clearly stated guidelines and appropriate administrative procedures, to include the following:

1. program management,

2. maintenance of complete, accurate and accessible records, and

3. record retention.

E. The governing body, program operators, management, employees, consultants, volunteers, and interns shall read, understand, follow and sign a copy of the current Department of Human Services Provider Code of Conduct.

F. The program shall comply with State and Federal laws regarding abuse reporting in accordance with 62A-4a-403 and 62A-3-302, and shall post copies of these laws in a conspicuous place within the facility.

G. All programs which serve minors or vulnerable adults shall submit identifying information for background screening of all adult persons associated with the licensee and board members who have access to children and vulnerable adults in accordance with R501-14 and R501-18.

H. The program shall comply with all applicable National Interstate Compact Laws.

I. A licensed substance abuse treatment program shall complete the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment annually. Substance abuse treatment programs shall also comply with Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 CFR Part 2.

J. The program's license shall be posted where it is easily read by consumers, staff and visitors. See also R501-1-5-F. The program shall post Civil Rights License on Notice of Agency Action, abuse and neglect reporting and other notices as applicable.

K. The program shall not handle the major personal business affairs of a consumer, without request in writing by the consumer and legal representative.

L. Programs providing foster or proctor care services shall adhere to the following:

1. approve homes that comply with Foster Care Rules, R501-12. The agency shall be required to recruit, train, and supervise foster parents as defined by R501-12.

2. foster families meeting requirements shall be approved or certified by the agency. The agency must maintain written records of annual home approval. The approval process shall include a home study evaluation and training plan.

3. the agency must have a procedure to revoke or deny home approval.

4. the agency must have a written agreement with the foster parents which includes the expectations and responsibilities of the agency, staff, foster parents, the services to be provided, the financial arrangements for children placed in the home, the authority foster parents can exercise on children placed in the home, actions which require staff authorization.

5. planning, with participation of the child's legal guardian for care and services to meet the child's individual needs.

6. obtaining, coordinating and supervising any needed medical, remedial, or other specialized services or resources with the ongoing participation of the foster parents.

7. providing ongoing supervision of foster parents to ensure the quality of the care they provide.