Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.30 - Eating Disorder Centers
Rule 37.106.3020 - EATING DISORDER CENTERS (EDC): STAFFING REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.3020
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) An EDC shall employ or contract with a medical director who must:
(a) coordinate
with and advise EDC staff on medical services provided;
(b) participate in the development and
approval of the program's policy and procedure manual;
(c) act as a liaison for the EDC with
community physicians, hospital staff, and other professionals and agencies
regarding psychiatric services; and
(d) ensure the quality of treatment and
related services through participation in the EDC's quality assurance
process.
(2) The EDC must:
(a) employ a clinical director;
(b) employ a registered nurse
licensed under Title 37, MCA;
(c)
employ or contract with a psychiatrist or advanced practice registered nurse
licensed under Title 37, MCA;
(d)
employ the number of qualified mental health professionals and support staff
necessary to adequately evaluate clients and to sufficiently participate in
each individual plan of care; and
(e) employ or contract with a registered
dietitian to provide for the client's nutritional needs, including assessing,
educating, and counseling individuals, parents and/or legal guardians, and
staff on food and nutritional related issues.
(3) The EDC must develop minimum qualifications for the hiring of all employed or contracted staff.
(4) All staff must receive orientation and training in areas relevant to the employee's duties and responsibilities, including:
(a) an overview of the EDC's
policy and procedure manual in areas relevant to the staff's job
responsibilities;
(b) a review of
the staff's job description; and
(c) services provided by the EDC.
(5) Documentation of orientation and ongoing training must be placed in the staff's personnel record.
(6) The EDC must conduct criminal background checks on all staff in accordance with EDC policy.
AUTH: 50-5-247, MCA; IMP: 50-5-247, MCA
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