24 Miss. Code. R. 2-19.8 - Crisis Residential Unit Orientation
A. In addition to
information contained in the agency provider's policies and procedures manual,
providers of Crisis Residential Services must develop an orientation package
which includes policies and procedures for the provision of Crisis Residential
Services. The orientation package is to be provided to the
person/parent(s)/legal representative(s) during orientation. Orientation may
need to be delayed until the person is stable enough to comprehend the
information being provided.
B. All
agency providers of Crisis Residential Services must document that each person
(and/or parent[s]/legal representative[s]) being served is provided with an
orientation as soon as it is appropriate based on the functioning of the
person.
C. The service and
site-specific orientation package must be written in a person-first,
person-friendly manner that can be readily understood by the
person/parent(s)/legal representative(s).
D. Crisis Residential Service providers must
have a written plan for providing the orientation package information in a
person's language of choice when necessary.
E. The orientation package must include the
expectations of Crisis Residential Services and how the person can be
successful in the service.
F. At a
minimum, the Crisis Residential Services orientation package must address the
following:
1. A person-friendly, person-first
definition and description of the service being provided.
2. The philosophy, purpose, and overall goals
of the service.
3. A description of
how Crisis Residential Services addresses the following items, to include but
not limited to:
(a) Visitation guidelines (as
applied to family, significant others, friends, and other visitors). Visitation
rights must not be withheld as punishment and may not be limited in ways that
unreasonably infringe on the person's stated rights.
(b) Private communication (phone, mail,
email, etc.) without hindrance unless clinically contraindicated.
(1) Any restrictions on private telephone use
must be reviewed daily.
(2) All
actions regarding restrictions of outside communication must be documented in
the person's record.
(3)
Communication rights must not be withheld as punishment and may not be limited
in ways that unreasonably infringe on the person's stated rights.
(c) Off-site activities.
(d) Housekeeping tasks.
(e) Use of alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
(f) Respecting the rights of
other people's privacy, safety, health, and choices.
4. Policy regarding the search of the
person's room, person and/or possessions in alignment with Rule
14.4.A.
5. Policy regarding screening for
prohibited/illegal substances in alignment with Rule
14.4.B.
G. Methods for assisting people in arranging
and accessing emergency medical and dental care, include:
1. Agreements with local physicians,
hospitals, and dentists to provide emergency care; and
2. Process for gaining permission from
parent(s)/legal representative(s), if necessary.
H. Description of the employee's
responsibility for implementing the protection of the person and their personal
property and rights.
I.
Determination of the need for and development, implementation, and supervision
of behavior change/management services.
J. Description of how risks to health and
safety of people in the services are assessed and the mitigation strategies put
in place as a result of assessment.
K. Criteria for admission, denial (based on
guidelines and protocol issued by DMH), and termination/discharge from Crisis
Residential Services.
L. Providers
of Crisis Residential Services must also address:
1. A description of the meals, which must be
provided at least three (3) times per day, and snacks to be provided. This must
include development of a menu that includes varied, nutritious meals and snacks
and a description of how/when meals and snacks will be prepared.
2. Personal hygiene care and grooming,
including any assistance that might be needed.
3. Medication management (including storing
and dispensing).
4. Prevention of
and protection from infection, including communicable diseases.
Notes
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