Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart A - Statements of Policy
Chapter 6000 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Subchapter H - QUALITY ENHANCEMENT POLICY
Section 6000.621 - County policy

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 6000.621

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

A county policy statement should contain the following elements:

(1) A statement of philosophy embracing the concept of quality in services for persons with mental retardation.

(2) A statement of methodology to be used by the county to conduct self-assessment. This methodology should support the consumer-oriented principles and practices and include involvement by family, friends, advocates and interested citizens.

(3) A description of the responsibility of providers, including staff and board, in enhancing quality in programs provided.

(4) A statement that the county and each of its providers will work cooperatively and within standards adopted by the county to develop the provider's policy on assessment of quality.

(5) A statement addressing the incorporation of appropriate components of the definition of quality into the contracts drawn between the county and the providers of the service.

(6) A provision that orientation to the concept of quality enhancement be incorporated into staff development programs.

(7) A provision to update and refine both county and provider policy on quality enhancement and a mechanism as a result of ongoing feedback from the implementation.

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