Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.15206 - Staffing requirements
Rule 206.
(1) The
ratio of direct care staff to residents shall be adequate as determined by the
department, to carry out the responsibilities defined in the act and in these
rules and shall not be less than 1 direct care staff to 15 residents during
waking hours or less than 1 direct care staff member to 20 residents during
normal sleeping hours.
(2) A
licensee shall have sufficient direct care staff on duty at all times for the
supervision, personal care, and protection of residents and to provide the
services specified in the resident's resident care agreement and assessment
plan.
(3) Any individual, including
a volunteer, shall not be considered in determining the ratio of direct care
staff to residents unless the individual meets the qualifications of a direct
care staff member.
(4) Direct care
staff need not be in the home during the day if all of the residents of the
home are at out-of-home supervised activities and the home has provided the
means by which a direct care staff member or administrator can be contacted in
an emergency situation.
(5) A
licensee or administrator shall designate, in writing, a person who shall be
on-site or immediately available and who shall have the authority to carry out
the licensee's or administrator's responsibilities in the absence of the
licensee or administrator and shall ensure that the identity of the designated
person is made known to all staff.
Notes
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