Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024
a) The
provider must be a legally constituted agency or organization, or an entity
operated by a state or political subdivision of a state under an appropriate
federal, state or local statute.
b)
The provider's governing body shall:
1)
establish in writing the organization's mission, policies, and necessary
financial support;
2) employ a
full-time Director and delegate to that person the authority and responsibility
for the management of the provider agency in accordance with established
policies;
3) meet with its
executive committee and Director at least quarterly;
4) review and approve the provider agency
budget and the independent, certified audit annually, and the income and
expense reports at least quarterly;
5) identify a designated staff member or
group that shall be responsible for making admission decisions;
6) include written policy that safeguards
against possible conflicts of interest between its members and the operation of
the provider agency as part of its constitution or bylaws; and
7) provide documentation of current liability
insurance to protect assets and to ensure compensation for staff, individuals
with disabilities, volunteers, and the public, in the event compensation would
be required for occurrences for which the provider agency is liable.
c) The provider shall employ staff
numbers and types to meet the needs of the individuals served in a manner
consistent with the purposes and objectives of the organization. Provider
employed staff shall receive training in accordance with the provider's
policies and procedures.
d) The
provider shall provide all services in a safe environment and establish an
executive safety committee with clearly defined responsibilities, including the
responsibility to:
1) develop a written
emergency plan that details staff action and responsibilities in the event of
fire, power failure, and natural disasters;
2) maintain an accident prevention
program;
3) maintain an accident
reporting system that includes a review of the incident reports made and the
recommendations for corrective action;
4) ensure staff currently certified in first
aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are available at all times in all
locations where Customers are present in the provider's facilities;
5) ensure test drills are completed at least
quarterly and the results of the drills are sent to the executive safety
committee;
6) ensure that
independent, comprehensive safety education is conducted at least every two
years by qualified safety specialists; and
7) ensure that, at least annually,
inspections are completed by local or state fire control agencies.
A) A satisfactory rating for each site
operated by the provider is required.
B) If an unsatisfactory rating is given, the
provider must take immediate corrective action to address the rating.
e) The provider shall
have public information materials that identify:
1) the programs and services
available;
2) the population to be
served;
3) how programs and
services can be obtained; and
4)
its nondiscrimination policy.
f) The provider shall comply with applicable
federal and State regulations.
1) The
provider shall offer programs and services that are accessible to persons with
disabilities in accordance with section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended (
29 USC
794) , the Americans With Disabilities Act (
42 USC
12001) , and the Illinois Accessibility Code
(71 Ill. Adm. Code 400).
2) The
provider shall engage in an Affirmative Action Program that provides
documentation of its nondiscrimination policy and staff characteristics as
required by section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
3) The provider shall show evidence of
compliance with both federal and State Department of Labor rules and
regulations governing wage reimbursement and the Workers' Compensation Act [
820 ILCS 305 ].
4) The provider
shall comply with Department of Human Services rules regarding
Fiscal/Administrative Recordkeeping and Requirements (89 Ill. Adm. Code
509).
