Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.3 - Community Homes for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Rule 37.100.340 - COMMUNITY HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: RECORD KEEPING
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The provider shall maintain a written record at the community home for each resident which shall include detailed administrative, training, and educational data. The resident's record shall include at least the following:
(2) Other written records kept at the community home shall include:
(3) The provider administrative file shall be maintained and shall be available upon request of the department. It shall contain at least the following current information and documents:
(4) All entries shall be in ink or indelible pencil, prepared at the time or immediately following the occurrence of the event being recorded, be legible, dated and signed by the person making the entry.
(5) The provider is responsible for the accurate preparation, maintenance and storage of all resident, personal and home records.
(6) The provider shall assure that all resident records are confidential in accordance with all applicable laws and rules and departmental policy.
(7) Records for residents who have been released from the home shall be transferred with the resident or stored by the provider for a period of 5 years following the release.
(8) When the home ceases operation, the provider shall notify the department in writing as to the location and storage of resident records.
Sec. 53-20-305, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-20-305, MCA;