Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1254

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

Section 28-4-1254 - Administration

(a) Each permittee and each licensee shall be responsible for the operation of the facility, including the following:

(1) Developing an organizational chart designating the lines of authority and ensuring that all staff members know which staff member is in charge at any time;

(2) developing and implementing administrative policies and procedures for the operation of the facility, which shall include sufficient staff members to supervise and provide services to residents;

(3) employing an administrator; and

(4) employing a clinical director.

(b) Each permittee and each licensee shall implement policies and procedures for the operation of the facility that shall include detailed descriptions of the roles and responsibilities for each staff member and each volunteer.

(c) Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure the confidentiality of each resident's information.

(d) Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that the program, all services, and living units of the facility are separate from the children or youth in and the living units used by any other child care facility.

(e) Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that each staff member and each volunteer is informed of and follows all written policies and procedures necessary to carry out that staff member's or volunteer's job duties.

(f) Each permittee and each licensee shall ensure that a copy of the regulations governing facilities is kept on the premises at all times. A copy of the regulations shall be made available to all staff members.

(g) Each licensee shall ensure that all contracts, agreements, policies, and procedures are reviewed annually and updated as needed.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-4-1254

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 2013 Supp. 65-508 and 65-535; effective, T-28-12-17-13, Dec. 17, 2013; effective March 28, 2014.