048-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 7-10 - Supervision

(a) At any time when there are two (2) or more participants at the adult day care facility, there must be at least one (1) adult staff and one (1) other person who is physically and emotionally able and willing to assist in an emergency situation. If this individual is not within a distance considered reasonable for voice travel from all parts of the facility, there must be an alternative system in place, such as an intercom system, to notify of needed assistance.

(b) Staff-to-Participant Ratio.

• (i) There shall be a minimum of one (1) staff person on duty providing direct care and supervision for every six (6) participants in care; and

  Note: Staff members who are under eighteen (18) years of age shall not be counted in the staff-to-participant ratio.

• (ii) The number of any additional staff persons required shall depend upon:
  • (A) The program and services the facility provides; and
  • (B) The functional level of the participants.

048-7 Wyo. Code R. § 7-10