Ohio Admin. Code 5101:2-9-15 - Residential facility handbook for residents and their families
(A) A residential facility shall have a
handbook for residents and their families. This handbook shall be written in
simple language and shall summarize the information included in the residential
facility statement of purpose and program. In addition the handbook
shall
is to
contain, but is not limited to:
(1)
Regulations
Rules
and expectations for residents.
(2) Visiting hours and visitation and
communication policies pursuant to rule
5101:2-5-13 of the
Administrative Code.
(3) The role
and responsibility of the family in the care and treatment of the
child.
(4) A complaint procedure
for the resident and family pursuant to rule
5101:2-9-24 of the
Administrative Code.
(5) An
explanation of the procedure to report alleged child abuse or neglect to the
local PCSA or law enforcement agency.
(6)
A list of
children's rights pursuant to
The foster youth
bill of rights as contained in rule
5101:2-5-35 of the
Administrative Code.
(7)
Contact information for the Ohio youth ombudsman and
information on how to make a complaint to the Ohio youth ombudsman. This
information is to include the phone number and online complaint form for the
Ohio youth ombudsman along with procedures for the resident to have private
access to a phone or computer for the purpose of contacting the Ohio youth
ombudsman.
(B) A
residential facility shall provide the handbook to the custodial agency,
custodial parent or guardian of a resident and to each resident. The
residential facility shall explain the contents of the handbook to the resident
not later than three days after admission, according to the age and functioning
level of the resident, providing assistance for the
parent or guardian and resident who may have a disability. The
residential facility shall document the handbook was provided and explained in
the child's case record.
(C) Any
revisions to the handbook shall be provided to the custodial agency, custodial
parent or guardian of a resident and to each resident in writing no later than
fourteen days after the revision.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5103.02, 5103.03
Rule Amplifies: 5103.02, 5103.03
Prior Effective Dates: 12/30/1966, 10/01/1986, 01/01/1991, 09/01/2002, 11/01/2013, 04/02/2018
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