Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-5-7440

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-5-7440 - Orientation Process for a Child in Care

A. A licensee shall provide a child admitted into care with the orientation described in this Section in a language and manner that the child can understand and to the extent developmentally appropriate to the child.

B. During the first full day of a child's placement, a licensee shall:

1. Explain the facility's emergency procedures,

2. Show the child where emergency exits are located,

3. Take the child on a tour of the facility, and

4. Introduce the child to staff and other residents.

C. During the first week following a child's admission and as part of each child's orientation, a licensee shall:

1. Familiarize the child with the licensee's program;

2. Explain the licensee's expectations and requirements for behavior;

3. Explain the criteria for successful participation in and completion of or emancipation from the program;

4. Make available a copy of the behavioral rules prescribed by R6-5-7456(A)(3)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (h);

5. Make available a copy of the visitation and communication policy prescribed by R6-5-7448; and

6. Describe and, upon request, make available a copy of the grievance procedures prescribed by R6-5-7429 and the statement of client rights prescribed by R6-5-7423(E).

D. The licensee shall document the orientation and other information given to a child in the child's case record.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-5-7440

Adopted effective July 1, 1997; filed with the Secretary of State's Office May 15, 1997 (Supp. 97-2).