Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 6500.44 - Supervision(a) An individual may be left unsupervised for specified periods of time if the absence of direct supervision is consistent with the individual's assessment and is part of the individual's individual plan, as an outcome which requires the achievement of a higher level of independence.(b) An individual requiring direct supervision may not be left under the supervision of a person under 18 years of age.(c) There shall be a life sharing specialist or designee accessible when the individual is in the home.(d) Supervision as specified in the individual plan shall be implemented as written when the supervision specified in the individual plan is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c).(e) The staff qualifications and staff ratio as specified in the individual plan shall be implemented as written, including when the staff ratio is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and (c).(f) An individual may not be left unsupervised solely for the convenience of the family or direct service worker.The provisions of this §6500.44 amended August 27, 2010, effective 8/28/2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935; amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777.The provisions of this §6500.44 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 901-922 and 1001-1088); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 6500.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).