Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.28 - Assisted Living Facilities
Rule 37.106.2899C - CATEGORY D: STAFF
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.2899C
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) A category D facility must have the following staff:
(a) a
registered nurse (RN) must be on duty or on call and available physically to
the facility within one hour;
(b) a
licensed mental health professional who must be site-based; and
(c) direct care staff in sufficient number to
meet the needs of the residents. Direct care staff must be certified nursing
assistants.
(2) In addition to requirements in ARM 37.106.2816, all staff must:
(a) be at least 18 years
old;
(b) complete an FBI
fingerprint background check upon hiring;
(c) complete four hours of annual training
related to mental health and mental disorders;
(d) complete training requirements in ARM
37.106.2908;
and
(e) complete training on
de-escalation techniques and methods of managing resident behaviors.
(3) All staff must remain awake, fully dressed, and available on the unit at all times when they are on duty.
AUTH: 50-5-103, 50-5-226, 50-5-227, MCA; IMP: 50-5-225, 50-5-226, 50-5-227, MCA
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