Administrative Code Provisions | U.A.C. R501-22-4 | 2020
(1) In addition to the following rules, all Residential Support Programs shall comply with Section R501-1-11, Subsection R501-1-2(9), R501-1-9(2) regarding critical incidents and Section R501-14 regarding staff or volunteer background screenings, applicable DHS contract requirements and all State and Federal Laws.
(a) In the event of a conflict between any oversight entitys requirements and OL rule, the program will appropriately seek rule variances or initiate administrative discussion to obtain resolution.
(2) Programs may offer treatment through referrals or within the agency by voluntary participation of the clients.
(a) Programs offering treatment shall obtain the appropriate categorical DHS license for that treatment.
(b) Programs that mandate treatment as a condition to admission require a Residential Treatment license and are not considered Residential Support.
(3) Programs shall have current program information readily available to the office and the public, including a description of
(a) program services
(b) the client population served
(c) program requirements and expectations
(d) information regarding any clinical and non-clinical services offered
(e) costs, fees, and expenses that may be assessed, including any non-refundable costs, fees or expenses and
(f) complaint reporting and resolution processes.
(4) A list of current staff and clients shall be available to the Office and onsite at all times.
(5) Emergency shelters providing primarily domestic violence services may replace identifying victim client information wherever required by this rule with non-identifying victim client numbers in accordance with VAWA and Federal Confidentiality Mandates.
(6) Programs serving those experiencing homelessness in settings with one or more contracted service provider shall identify all key decision makers and service providers associated with the site license application.
(a) All identified contractors shall be subject to all licensing rules and requirements while operating in the licensed setting.