Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1213

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-4-1213 - Library; recreation; work

(a) Library.

(1) Each licensee shall have written policies and procedures that govern the PRTF's library program, including acquisition of materials, hours of availability, and staffing.

(2) Library services shall be available to all residents.

(A) Reading and other library materials may be provided for use during non-library hours.

(B) The reading and library materials shall be age-appropriate and suitable for various levels of reading competency and shall reflect a variety of interests.

(b) Recreation.

(1) Each licensee shall ensure that indoor and outdoor recreational areas and equipment are provided where security and visual supervision can be maintained at all times. Unless restricted for health reasons or for inclement weather, all residents shall be allowed to engage in supervised indoor and outdoor recreation on a daily basis.

(2) Each licensee shall ensure that art and craft supplies, books, current magazines, games, and other indoor recreational materials are provided for leisure activities.

(c) Work.

(1) Work assignments shall not be used as a substitute for recreation.

(2) Residents shall be prohibited from performing any of the following duties:

(A) Personal services for the staff members;

(B) cleaning or maintaining areas away from the PRTF;

(C) replacing employed staff members; or

(D) any work experience classified as hazardous by the Kansas department of labor regulations governing child labor.

(d) Auxiliary staff members may supervise library, recreation, or work activities. Direct care staff shall be within visual and auditory distance to provide immediate support, if necessary.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1213

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 65-508; effective Oct. 9, 2009.