Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart A - Statements of Policy
Chapter 6000 - STATEMENTS OF POLICY
Subchapter R - PROCEDURES FOR SURROGATE HEALTH CARE DECISION MAKING
STATUTES
Appendix B - LICENSING WEIGHTING SYSTEM FOR VOCATIONAL FACILITIES WEIGHTS OF REGULATIONS

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง B
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

General Requirements Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.11Application5.125
2390.14(a)Labor & Industry-Fire Safety Approval8.338
2390.14(b)Written Annual Verification6.617
2390.15(a)Interstate Commerce-Fed. Wage & Hour Certificate5.586
2390.15(b)Intrastate Commerce-State Certificate5.305
2390.15(c)Interstate & Intrastate Commerce-Fed./State Certificate5.015
2390.16Public Eating & Drinking Certificate7.387
2390.17Written Statement of Purpose4.494
2390.18(a)Unusual Incident Report6.877
2390.18(a)Unusual Incident Report-24 hours5.786
2390.18(b)Unusual Incident Report-weekend5.716
2390.19(a)Abuse-Past 12 months8.819
2390.19(b)Abuse Reported-24 hours8.649
2390.19(c)Investigated Abuse-24 hours7.868
2390.19(c)Abuse Report-Support or Deny Allocation7.558
2390.19(c)Implement Change-Prevent Abuse8.609
2390.19(d)Criminal Abuse Reported Immediately8.769
2390.20Written Accident Prevention Policy7.878
2390.21(a)Discrimination7.287
2390.21(a)Civil & Legal Rights7.688
2390.21(b)Civil Rights Policy & Procedure6.927
2390.22(a)Governing Body4.875
2390.22(b)Governing Body-Financial Benefit4.084
2390.22(c)Conflict of Interest4.214
2390.22(d)Governing Body-Quarterly Meeting3.493
2390.22(e)Financial Reports-Review/Approval3.824
2390.22(f)Annual Program Report-Review/Approval4.124
2390.23Sound & Ethical Pract.4.905

StaffingSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.32(a)Chief Executive Officer/Employed5.495
2390.32(a)Chief Executive Officer/Designee5.335

General Requirements SubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.32(b)Chief Executive Officer/Responsibilities6.346
2390.32(c)Chief Executive Officer/Qualifications4.605
2390.33(a)1:45 Program Specialist/Client Ratio6.126
2390.33(b)Program Specialist Responsibility5.916
2390.33(c)Program Specialist Qualification5.215
2390.34(a)One Production Manager5.586
2390.34(b)Production Manager Responsibility5.265
2390.34(c)Production Manager Qualifications4.675
2390.35(a)1:15 Floor Supervisor Ratio6.607
2390.35(b)Floor Supervisor Physically Present6.567
2390.35(c)Floor Supervisor Responsibility6.957
2390.35(d)Floor Supervisor Qualifications5.115
2390.36(a)1:10 Trainer Ratio6.296
2390.36(b)Trainer Responsibilities6.006
2390.36(c)Trainer Qualifications5.065
2390.37(a)Vocational Evaluator Employed5.536
2390.37(b)Vocational Evaluator Responsibilities5.405
2390.37(c)Vocational Evaluator Qualifications5.095
2390.38(a)Program Specialist & Floor Supervisor (ten or more clients)5.676
2390.38(b)Qualifications-2 Staff Positions5.405
2390.39(a)2 Staff Present-10 or More Clients6.977
2390.39(b)1 Staff Present-Fewer than 10 Clients7.748
2390.39(c)1 Qualified Program Specialist-20 or more clients5.946
2390.40(a)Orientation for Staff6.547
2390.40(b)24 Hrs Staff Training5.425
2390.40(c)Records of Training on file4.154

Physical Site Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.51Accommodations for Physically Handicapped7.918
2390.52(a)80 Sq. Ft. Indoor Floor Space5.696
2390.52(b)60 Sq. Ft. Indoor Floor Space5.646
2390.53Outside Walks-Free of Hazards8.178
2390.54Combustible Supplies8.599
2390.55(a)Trash Removed-Once/Week6.977
2390.55(b)Insects/Rodents7.648
2390.56Hot & Cold Water-Bathroom & Kitchen7.878
2390.57Indoor Temperature-65° F-90° F7.227
2390.58Operable, Non-Coin Telephone6.647
2390.59Emergency Numbers Posted7.728
2390.60(a)First Aid Area6.507
2390.60(b)First Aid Area/Equipment7.127
2390.60(c)First Aid Accessible to Staff7.337
2390.60(d)First Aid Kit Contents7.327
2390.61Surfaces-Free of Hazards7.367
2390.62Sanitary Conditions Maintained7.798
2390.63Adequate Lighting8.088
2390.64Well-Secured Handrails8.068
2390.65Interior Stairs-Nonskid Surfaces7.658

General RequirementsSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.66Landings Provided7.337
2390.67Conditions-Safe & Sanitary7.327
2390.68Hazardous Equipment-Guard & Safety Devices8.649
2390.69Protective Equipment Worn8.659
2390.70Equipment-Visual, Auditory & Tactile Signals8.138
2390.71(a)Ventilation7.327
2390.71(b)Mechanical Exhaust-Toxic, Dust & Odor8.498
2390.72(a)Passages & Work Aisles-& Unobstructed7.768
2390.72(b)Work aisles-36 inches wide6.456
2390.72(c)Work aisles-marked-2" wide5.626
2390.72(c)Visually Handicapped-Tactile Guides6.246
2390.73Elevator-labor & industry approval7.888
2390.74(a)Lavatories-physically handicapped7.367
2390.74(b)1:30 Toilet Ratio6.446
2390.74(c)Separate Lavatories for Men & Women5.926
2390.74(d)Lavatory-Required Equip.6.376
2390.75(a)(1)Food Protection & Storage8.378
2390.75(a)(2)Food-Proper Temperatures8.l78
2390.75(a)(3)Utensils-washed with mechanical dishwasher7.247
2390.75(a)(4)Mechanical dishwasher-required temperatures7.678
2390.75(a)(5)Mechanical dishwasher-manufacturers instructions6.927
2390.75(b)Dining Area5.335
2390.75(b)(1)Dining Area Clear6.887
2390.75(b)(2)Dining Area-Table & Chairs5.826

Fire Safety Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.81Corridors & Exits Unobstructed8.428
2390.82(a)Emergency Evacuation Procedures7.888
2390.82(b)Fire Safety Inspection or Notification7.928
2390.83(a)Operable Fire Alarm8.569
2390.83(b)Fire Alarm Checked7.948
2390.83(b)Written Record of Fire Alarm Check7.017
2390.83(c)Notification for Repair 24 Hours7.858
2390.83(c)Written Procedure-Fire Safety7.588
2390.84(a)10 ABC Fire Extinguishers8.148
2390.84(b)Fire Extinguishers-100 Feet7.868
2390.84(c)10B Fire Extinguishers-Kitchen8.248
2390.84(d)Fire Extinguisher Under 45 Pounds-Mounted7.598
2390.84(e)Fire Extinguisher Over 45 Pounds-Wheeled Unit7.427
2390.84(f)Fire Extinguisher-Accessible8.148
2390.84(g)Fire Extinguisher-Inspection & Approval8.048
2390.85(a)Fire Drill-Every 90 Days7.738
2390.85(a)Written Fire Drill Record6.457
2390.85(b)Fire Drills-Different Times6.316
2390.85(b)Hypothetical Location-Different6.446
2390.85(c)Clients Evacuation-Fire Drill7.407
2390.85(d)Fire Alarms Tested7.568
2390.86Signs-EXIT-Plain and Legible7.908
2390.86Exits Marked7.838
2390.86Exits Sign Letters-3/4 Inches Wide6.767
2390.86Tactile Exit Markings7.187
2390.87Instructed in General Fire Safety7.407

ProgramSubject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.91Activities for Clients5.996
2390.91Individual Written Program Plan Provided5.946
2390.9220% Remunerative Work5.295
2390.93Work Training-Development Program5.546
2390.94(a)Written Assessment-20 Days5.245
2390.94(b)Initial Assessment by Program Specialist or Vocational Evaluator5.105
2390.94(c)Copy of Initial Assessment4.925
2390.94(d)(1)Document of Client's Disability6.406
2390.94(d)(2)Level of Vocational Functioning5.556
2390.94(d)(3)Vocational Interests5.175
2390.94(d)(4)Ability for Instructions5.956
2390.94(d)(5)Recommendations for Specific Areas of Training5.766

General Requirements Subject Weight Weight
2390.94(e)Written Statement Signed5.145
2390.95(a)Individual Written Program Plan (IWPP) Developed- 30 Days5.626
2390.95(b)IWPP Developed-Interdisciplinary Team5.445
2390.95(b)IWPP-Signature and Dated-Interdisciplinary Team4.444
2390.96(1)IWPP-Short Term Objectives5.606
2390.96(2)IWPP-Current Skill Level5.636
2390.96(3)IWPP-Time Frames5.135
2390.96(4)IWPP-Method of Evaluation5.215
2390.96(5)IWPP-Service Areas5.275
2390.96(6)IWPP-Staff Responsible5.425
2390.96(7)IWPP-Placement Potential5.235
2390.97(a)IWPP-Reviewed and Updated-65 days5.245
2390.97(b)IWPP-Reviewed and Updated-20 days4.955
2390.97(c)IWPP-Signed by Program Specialist & Client5.405
2390.97(d)IWPP-Reviewed and Rewritten Annually5.776
2390.97(d)IWPP-Signed and Dated Revised IWPP4.655
2390.98(a)IWPP-Copy in Client's File5.185
2390.98(b)IWPP-Invitation to Client or Parent4.965
2390.98(c)IWPP-Provided Copy4.815
2390.99IWPP-Client Needs Met5.736
2390.100(1)Vocational Evaluation by Vocational Evaluator5.245
2390.100(2)Vocational Evaluation in Client's File5.195
2390.100(3)(i)Vocational Evaluation of Client's Vocational Level5.445
2390.100(3)(ii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Employers Objectives5.235
2390.100(3)(iii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Vocational Interests5.155
2390.100(3)(iv)Vocational Evaluation-Include Client's Personal & Social Adjustment Level5.405
2390.100(3)(v)Vocational Evaluation-Work Attitude5.315
2390.100(3)(vi)Vocational Evaluation-Include Fatigue Level5.886
2390.100(3)(vii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Client's Ability to Follow Instructions6.086
2390.100(3)(viii)Vocational Evaluation-Recommendation for Specific Areas5.726
2390.100(4)Vocational Evaluation-Signed Statement5.375

HealthSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.101Communicable Disease8.378
2390.102First Aid Technique-1 Certified Staff Member8.158
2390.103Written Emergency Medical Plan7.928
2390.104Emergency Information Accessible8.278
2390.104Emergency Medical Information8.328

Admission and Placement SubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.111(a)Client-Preadmission Interview5.245
2390.111(b)Notification-30 Days4.414
2390.111(b)Notification-Specify Service and Reason for Decision4.625
2390.111(c)Kept on File for 3 Years3.363
2390.112(a)Clients Oriented to Facility6.276
2390.112(a)Orientation Date-Client's Record4.214
2390.112(b)Written Information Upon Admission5.816
2390.112(b)Written Statement in Client's Record5.175
2390.113(b)Arrangements for Placement Services5.946
2390.113(b)Placement Services-Staff Responsibility5.465
2390.113(c)(1)Placement Services-Employer Information5.546
2390.113(c)(2)Placement Services-Notification5.566
2390.113(c)(3)Placement Services-Client Participation5.956
2390.113(c)(4)Placement Services-Clients Abilities6.296
2390.113(c)(5)Placement Services-Follow-Up Activities6.476
2390.113(d)Documents of Competitive Employment5.085
2390.113(e)Placement Services Component Written4.675

Client Records Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.121Individual Record6.446
2390.121Legible, Dated and Signed5.816
2390.122Records Kept at Facility6.016
2390.122Records Kept 3 Years4.234
2390.123Confidential & Locked6.877
2390.124Information-Records6.607
2390.125Policy on Access to Records5.896
2390.126(a)Client/Parent/Guardian Access6.016
2390.126(b)Facility Responsible6.326
2390.127Written Consent-Release of Information6.466

Handicapped EmploymentSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.141Written Documentation-Individual Client5.165
2390.143(a)Completed Work Performance Review5.305
2390.143(b)(1)Work Performance Review Quantity and Quality5.305
2390.143(b)(2)Work Performance Review Changes in Production5.075
2390.143(b)(3)Upward Movement to Competitive Employment5.415
2390.143(b)(4)Work Related Problems5.536
2390.143(c)Copy Provided4.935
2390.1441:20 Floor Supervisor Ratio6.416

Physical Site Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.51Accommodations for Physically Handicapped7.918
2390.52(a)80 Sq. Ft. Indoor Floor Space5.696
2390.52(b)60 Sq. Ft. Indoor Floor Space5.646
2390.53Outside Walks-Free of Hazards8.178
2390.54Combustible Supplies8.599
2390.55(a)Trash Removed-Once/Week6.977
2390.55(b)Insects/Rodents7.648
2390.56Hot & Cold Water-Bathroom & Kitchen7.878
2390.57Indoor Temperature-65° F-90° F7.227
2390.58Operable, Non-Coin Telephone6.647
2390.59Emergency Numbers Posted7.728
2390.60(a)First Aid Area6.507
2390.60(b)First Aid Area/Equipment7.127
2390.60(c)First Aid Accessible to Staff7.337
2390.60(d)First Aid Kit Contents7.327
2390.61Surfaces-Free of Hazards7.367
2390.62Sanitary Conditions Maintained7.798
2390.63Adequate Lighting8.088
2390.64Well-Secured Handrails8.068
2390.65Interior Stairs-Nonskid Surfaces7.658

General RequirementsSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.66Landings Provided7.337
2390.67Conditions-Safe & Sanitary7.327
2390.68Hazardous Equipment-Guard & Safety Devices8.649
2390.69Protective Equipment Worn8.659
2390.70Equipment-Visual, Auditory & Tactile Signals8.138
2390.71(a)Ventilation7.327
2390.71(b)Mechanical Exhaust-Toxic, Dust & Odor8.498
2390.72(a)Passages & Work Aisles-& Unobstructed7.768
2390.72(b)Work aisles-36 inches wide6.456
2390.72(c)Work aisles-marked-2" wide5.626
2390.72(c)Visually Handicapped-Tactile Guides6.246
2390.73Elevator-labor & industry approval7.888
2390.74(a)Lavatories-physically handicapped7.367
2390.74(b)1:30 Toilet Ratio6.446
2390.74(c)Separate Lavatories for Men & Women5.926
2390.74(d)Lavatory-Required Equip.6.376
2390.75(a)(1)Food Protection & Storage8.378
2390.75(a)(2)Food-Proper Temperatures8.l78
2390.75(a)(3)Utensils-washed with mechanical dishwasher7.247
2390.75(a)(4)Mechanical dishwasher-required temperatures7.678
2390.75(a)(5)Mechanical dishwasher-manufacturers instructions6.927
2390.75(b)Dining Area5.335
2390.75(b)(1)Dining Area Clear6.887
2390.75(b)(2)Dining Area-Table & Chairs5.826

Fire Safety Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.81Corridors & Exits Unobstructed8.428
2390.82(a)Emergency Evacuation Procedures7.888
2390.82(b)Fire Safety Inspection or Notification7.928
2390.83(a)Operable Fire Alarm8.569
2390.83(b)Fire Alarm Checked7.948
2390.83(b)Written Record of Fire Alarm Check7.017
2390.83(c)Notification for Repair 24 Hours7.858
2390.83(c)Written Procedure-Fire Safety7.588
2390.84(a)10 ABC Fire Extinguishers8.148
2390.84(b)Fire Extinguishers-100 Feet7.868
2390.84(c)10B Fire Extinguishers-Kitchen8.248
2390.84(d)Fire Extinguisher Under 45 Pounds-Mounted7.598
2390.84(e)Fire Extinguisher Over 45 Pounds-Wheeled Unit7.427
2390.84(f)Fire Extinguisher-Accessible8.148
2390.84(g)Fire Extinguisher-Inspection & Approval8.048
2390.85(a)Fire Drill-Every 90 Days7.738
2390.85(a)Written Fire Drill Record6.457
2390.85(b)Fire Drills-Different Times6.316
2390.85(b)Hypothetical Location-Different6.446
2390.85(c)Clients Evacuation-Fire Drill7.407
2390.85(d)Fire Alarms Tested7.568
2390.86Signs-EXIT-Plain and Legible7.908
2390.86Exits Marked7.838
2390.86Exits Sign Letters-3/4 Inches Wide6.767
2390.86Tactile Exit Markings7.187
2390.87Instructed in General Fire Safety7.407

ProgramSubject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.91Activities for Clients5.996
2390.91Individual Written Program Plan Provided5.946
2390.9220% Remunerative Work5.295
2390.93Work Training-Development Program5.546
2390.94(a)Written Assessment-20 Days5.245
2390.94(b)Initial Assessment by Program Specialist or Vocational Evaluator5.105
2390.94(c)Copy of Initial Assessment4.925
2390.94(d)(1)Document of Client's Disability6.406
2390.94(d)(2)Level of Vocational Functioning5.556
2390.94(d)(3)Vocational Interests5.175
2390.94(d)(4)Ability for Instructions5.956
2390.94(d)(5)Recommendations for Specific Areas of Training5.766

General Requirements Subject Weight Weight
2390.94(e)Written Statement Signed5.145
2390.95(a)Individual Written Program Plan (IWPP) Developed- 30 Days5.626
2390.95(b)IWPP Developed-Interdisciplinary Team5.445
2390.95(b)IWPP-Signature and Dated-Interdisciplinary Team4.444
2390.96(1)IWPP-Short Term Objectives5.606
2390.96(2)IWPP-Current Skill Level5.636
2390.96(3)IWPP-Time Frames5.135
2390.96(4)IWPP-Method of Evaluation5.215
2390.96(5)IWPP-Service Areas5.275
2390.96(6)IWPP-Staff Responsible5.425
2390.96(7)IWPP-Placement Potential5.235
2390.97(a)IWPP-Reviewed and Updated-65 days5.245
2390.97(b)IWPP-Reviewed and Updated-20 days4.955
2390.97(c)IWPP-Signed by Program Specialist & Client5.405
2390.97(d)IWPP-Reviewed and Rewritten Annually5.776
2390.97(d)IWPP-Signed and Dated Revised IWPP4.655
2390.98(a)IWPP-Copy in Client's File5.185
2390.98(b)IWPP-Invitation to Client or Parent4.965
2390.98(c)IWPP-Provided Copy4.815
2390.99IWPP-Client Needs Met5.736
2390.100(1)Vocational Evaluation by Vocational Evaluator5.245
2390.100(2)Vocational Evaluation in Client's File5.195
2390.100(3)(i)Vocational Evaluation of Client's Vocational Level5.445
2390.100(3)(ii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Employers Objectives5.235
2390.100(3)(iii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Vocational Interests5.155
2390.100(3)(iv)Vocational Evaluation-Include Client's Personal & Social Adjustment Level5.405
2390.100(3)(v)Vocational Evaluation-Work Attitude5.315
2390.100(3)(vi)Vocational Evaluation-Include Fatigue Level5.886
2390.100(3)(vii)Vocational Evaluation-Include Client's Ability to Follow Instructions6.086
2390.100(3)(viii)Vocational Evaluation-Recommendation for Specific Areas5.726
2390.100(4)Vocational Evaluation-Signed Statement5.375

HealthSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.101Communicable Disease8.378
2390.102First Aid Technique-1 Certified Staff Member8.158
2390.103Written Emergency Medical Plan7.928
2390.104Emergency Information Accessible8.278
2390.104Emergency Medical Information8.328

Admission and Placement SubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.111(a)Client-Preadmission Interview5.245
2390.111(b)Notification-30 Days4.414
2390.111(b)Notification-Specify Service and Reason for Decision4.625
2390.111(c)Kept on File for 3 Years3.363
2390.112(a)Clients Oriented to Facility6.276
2390.112(a)Orientation Date-Client's Record4.214
2390.112(b)Written Information Upon Admission5.816
2390.112(b)Written Statement in Client's Record5.175
2390.113(b)Arrangements for Placement Services5.946
2390.113(b)Placement Services-Staff Responsibility5.465
2390.113(c)(1)Placement Services-Employer Information5.546
2390.113(c)(2)Placement Services-Notification5.566
2390.113(c)(3)Placement Services-Client Participation5.956
2390.113(c)(4)Placement Services-Clients Abilities6.296
2390.113(c)(5)Placement Services-Follow-Up Activities6.476
2390.113(d)Documents of Competitive Employment5.085
2390.113(e)Placement Services Component Written4.675

Client Records Subject Weight Rounded Weight
2390.121Individual Record6.446
2390.121Legible, Dated and Signed5.816
2390.122Records Kept at Facility6.016
2390.122Records Kept 3 Years4.234
2390.123Confidential & Locked6.877
2390.124Information-Records6.607
2390.125Policy on Access to Records5.896
2390.126(a)Client/Parent/Guardian Access6.016
2390.126(b)Facility Responsible6.326
2390.127Written Consent-Release of Information6.466

Handicapped EmploymentSubjectWeightRounded Weight
2390.141Written Documentation-Individual Client5.165
2390.143(a)Completed Work Performance Review5.305
2390.143(b)(1)Work Performance Review Quantity and Quality5.305
2390.143(b)(2)Work Performance Review Changes in Production5.075
2390.143(b)(3)Upward Movement to Competitive Employment5.415
2390.143(b)(4)Work Related Problems5.536
2390.143(c)Copy Provided4.935
2390.1441:20 Floor Supervisor Ratio6.416

This appendix cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6000.311 (relating to computation of weighted score)

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