Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 20 - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20.7 - COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS DIVISION
Subchapter 20.7.9 - Establishment of a Residential Methamphetamine Treatment Center
Rule 20.7.910 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 20.7.910
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) A contractor must submit written policies and procedures for initial review and approval by the department prior to opening a facility or program, and update and submit them for annual review by the department thereafter.
(2) The policies and procedures must address:
(a) accounting for participant trust funds in
accordance with accepted accounting procedures;
(b) protection against the danger of fire and
smoke, injury attributable to the environment, electrical hazards, and the
spread of disease and infection. The contractor must maintain records of
inspections by local, state and federal authorities having jurisdiction;
(c) maintenance of participant
records to assure confidentiality of criminal justice and treatment
information. The contractor will release confidential information only to the
department and appropriate persons;
(d) disciplinary procedures for alleged rule
infractions by participants consistent with the department's disciplinary
policies;
(e) incarceration of
participants who violate program rules or who await transportation to a higher
level of custody;
(f) continued
operation of the facility and program in the event of an employee work
stoppage, disaster, or emergency. The disaster and emergency plans and
procedures shall be posted at highly visible locations and explained to each
new participant at orientation. The contractor shall hold drills at least
quarterly to evaluate the effectiveness of the plans and procedures;
(g) participant escapes consistent with the
department's escape policies. The contractor must notify the proper authorities
in a timely fashion;
(h)
preemployment background checks of staff. The contractor may not employ anyone
with a felony conviction without express written authorization of the
department. The contractor must staff the center to conform to applicable
standards to protect staff and participants from harm;
(i) compliance with the Federal Prison Rape
Elimination Act;
(j) selection,
pay, and supervision of inmate workers assigned to the facility as approved by
the department; and
(k) food
services that provide participants with at least the minimum daily adult level
of caloric intake and nutritional levels as recommended by the U.S. department
of agriculture, subject to annual review and approval by a qualified
nutritionist, dietician, or physician.
AUTH: 53-1-203, MCA; IMP: 53-1-201, 53-1-203, MCA
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