048-13 Wyo. Code R. § 13-6

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 13-6 - Organization and Administration

(a) Governing Body. The ICF/MR shall have a governing body which has legal authority and responsibility to operate the ICF/MR. The governing body shall:

  • (i) Appoint an administrator who is responsible for managing the ICF/MR.
  • (ii) Obtain a fidelity bond for client protection arising from the want of honesty, integrity or fidelity of an employee. The bond shall consist of no less than $2500 and shall be augmented in relation to the number of employees.
  • (iii) Provide verification of a central registry checks on all employees hired on or after the filing of these rules. Each ICF/MR is responsible to initiate and follow this process to completion.

    Central registry information can be obtained by contacting the Department of Family Services at307-777-5366. (This number may be subject to change.)

  • (iv) Adopt, revise, and approve personnel policies; including:
    • (A) Frequency of employee evaluations;
    • (B) Insuring confidentiality of central registry information checks.
  • (v) Prepare an organizational chart that reflects the administrative control and lines of authority for the delegation of responsibility from management down to the client level.
  • (vi) The governing body shall ensure in accordance with State Statute 35-2-910, effective , ongoing, facility wide written quality improvement program which ensures and evaluates the quality of care provided to all clients.
  • (vii) The governing body shall be accountable for the quality of care provided to the client.
  • (viii) Personnel Records.
    • (A) There shall be one person designated responsible for maintaining confidentiality.
    • (B) The personnel records for an employee shall include:
      • (1) Central registry information checks, which shall be maintained in a locked cabinet at all times.
  • (ix) Notification.
    • (A) Prior to admission all perspective clients shall be notified if the ICF/MR is not Medicare/Medicaid certified.
  • (x) Services.
    • (A) Furnished services, including the contracted services, shall comply with all applicable licensure standards;
    • (B) Medical and nursing staff shall be licensed, certified, or registered according to Wyoming laws and rules; and
    • (C) Staff members shall provide health services only within the scope of their license, certification or registration.

048-13 Wyo. Code R. § 13-6