105 CMR, § 164.454

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 164.454 - Staffing Pattern

In addition to the staffing requirements of 105 CMR 164.424 and 105 CMR 164.048, excluding 105 CMR 164.048(A)(2), the Licensed or Approved Provider shall establish a staffing pattern with sufficient personnel to oversee daily activities and to ensure safe operation of the program, which shall include:

(A) A Senior Clinician or Clinician to provide individual counseling, and group counseling/ education services.
(B) Staff qualified by education or experience responsible for the structure and delivery of physical education and recreation activities.
(C) Qualified health care personnel to conduct initial medical assessments. Health care staff may be employees of the Licensed or Approved Provider, or may be employees of an entity with whom the Licensed or Approved Provider has a QSOA for provision of health care services.
(D) No on-duty staff on any shifts shall be permitted to sleep during the shift.

105 CMR, § 164.454

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1305, eff. 1/29/2016.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1482, eff. 11/11/2022.