California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities
Chapter 3 - Adult Day Programs
Article 6 - Continuing Requirements
Section 82064 - Administrator-Qualifications and Duties

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 82064

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) All adult day programs shall have an administrator who meets either of the following requirements:

(1) A baccalaureate degree in psychology, social work or a related human services field and a minimum of one year experience in the management of a human services delivery system, or

(2) Three years of experience in a human services delivery system including at least one year in a management or supervisory position and two years of experience or training in one of the following:
(A) Care and supervision of clients in a licensed adult day program, or an adult day health care facility.

(B) Care and supervision of one or more of the categories of persons to be served by the day program.

(b) Administrators of adult day programs employed prior to January 1, 2007, shall remain qualified provided that they have no break in employment as an adult day program administrator exceeding three consecutive years.

(c) In addition to the requirements in Section 82064(a), the administrator shall:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age.

(2) Know the requirements for providing the type of care and supervision needed by clients, including communication with clients.

(3) Provide for continuous supervision of clients.

(4) Supervise the operation of the day program.

(5) Communicate with the licensing agency as required by applicable laws and regulations.

(6) Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

(7) Maintain or supervise the maintenance of financial and other records.

(8) Direct the work of others, when applicable.

(9) Establish the policy, program and budget.

(10) Recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified day program staff, and terminate employment of staff.

(11) Acknowledge the receipt of the Department's correspondence, deficiency notices, or field reports when the Department has requested a response.

(12) Ensure the timely correction of all cited deficiencies.

(13) Adjust the program to accommodate the needs of all clients.

(14) Coordinate all activities and services.

(15) Provide initial orientation for all staff and ongoing educational and training programs for the direct care staff.

(16) Arrange for special provision for the care and supervision, including health, safety, and guidance, of clients who have special needs.
(A) These provisions may include additional staff to supervise clients who wander, to maintain mechanical medical aids, and to monitor toileting schedules.

(B) Other special needs may include safety and emergency information in large lettering or in braille and lights.

(d) The administrator shall receive and document a minimum of 30 clock hours of continuing education every 24 months of employment.

(1) Continuing education shall include completion of courses related to roles and responsibilities of the administrator position including, but not limited to, workshops, seminars, and academic classes.

(e) When the administrator is absent from the day program site, there shall be coverage by a substitute designated by the licensee, who meets the qualifications of Section 82065, Personnel Requirements, who shall be capable of and responsible and accountable for management and administration of the day program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

(f) The licensee, if an individual, or any member of the governing board of the licensed corporation or association, shall be permitted to be the administrator provided that he/she meets the qualifications specified in this section.

(g) The administrator shall be at the program site the number of hours necessary to manage and administer the program in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

(h) If an administrator is responsible for two or more adult day programs, there shall be at each site an employee who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the program and who meets the following qualifications:

(1) A baccalaureate degree in psychology, social work or a related human services field; or

(2) A minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or management position in the human services delivery system.

(i) When the administrator is absent from the day program for more than 30 consecutive days, the licensee shall designate a substitute who meets the qualifications of an administrator as specified in Sections 82064(a), (b) and (c).

1. Amendment of subsection (g)(8) filed 6-6-94; operative 7-6-94 (Register 94, No. 23).
2. Amendment of section, including renumbering of portions of former section 82564 to section 82064, and amendment of NOTE filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1502.2, 1531 and 1562, Health and Safety Code.

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