55 Pa. Code § 2800.60 - Additional staffing based on the needs of the residents
(a) Staffing shall be provided to meet the
needs of the residents as specified in the resident's assessment and support
plan. Residence staff or service providers who provide services to the
residents in the residence shall meet the applicable professional licensure
requirements.
(b) The staffing level
in this chapter is minimum only. The Department may require additional staffing
as necessary to protect the health, safety and well-being of the residents.
Requirements for additional staffing will be based on the resident's assessment
and support plan, the design and construction of the residence and the
operation and management of the residence.
(c) Additional staff hours, or contractual
hours, shall be provided as necessary to meet the transportation, laundry, food
service, housekeeping and maintenance needs of the residents.
(d) In addition to the staffing requirements
in this chapter, the residence shall have a licensed nurse available in the
building or on call at all times. The licensed nurse shall be either an
employee of the residence or under contract with the residence.
(e) The residence shall have a dietician on
staff or under contract to provide for any special dietary needs of a resident
as indicated in his support plan.
Notes
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