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 37.100.165 - ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES (AFCH): GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROVIDERS AND STAFF
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Providers and staff must be at least 18 years of age or older.
(2) Providers and staff must be in good physical and mental health.
(3) An applicant, provider, staff, and each adult living in the AFCH must complete a "personal statement of health for licensure" form provided by the department. Forms must be submitted to the department with the initial application for licensure or application for license renewal.
(4) The department may request an evaluation of the applicant, provider, staff, or any person living in the home if there are grounds to believe they have engaged in behaviors which may place residents at risk of harm.
(5) An applicant, provider, staff, or any adult living in the home must complete a "release of information" form provided by the department to conduct a criminal, protective services, and, if applicable, a tribal criminal and protective services background check.
(6) No individual in the AFCH may pose a risk to the safety and well-being of the residents.
(7) A provider must maintain a current CPR/First-Aid Certification.
(8) An AFCH must include at least one adult who lives in the home on a permanent basis and who is not engaged in employment outside the home. Exceptions may be granted by the department if there is adequate provision for alternative care.
(9) The provider and staff must:
50-5-103, 50-5-215,MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;