Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.1 - Adult Foster Care Homes
Rule 37.100.150 - ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES (AFCH): PROGRAM
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The provider must provide light personal care, custodial care, and supervision for residents, including:
(2) If a resident requires assistance in bathing, the person assisting should be of the same sex whenever possible. If not possible, appropriate covering must be used to ensure the resident's privacy.
(3) A provider, staff member, or adult member of the AFCH must always be present when a resident is in the home. Only if stated in the resident's case plan or resident's agreement can a resident be left in the home alone. This time must be no longer than four hours in a 24-hour period.
(4) Residents must not be used as employees of the AFCH or be coerced into performing tasks such as housekeeping, laundering, and yard work for the provider or others.
(5) The provider will transport residents to medical, dental, mental health, and other appointments related to the resident's care plan, unless the resident, case manager, or guardian has arranged for other transportation.
50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;