Chapter DCF 57

Chapter DCF 57

GROUP HOMES

Subchapter I — General Provisions

DCF 57.01   Authority and purpose.

DCF 57.02   Definitions.

DCF 57.03   Compliance with applicable law and conditions of the license.

DCF 57.04   Inspections, records, and requests for information.

DCF 57.05   Program statement; policies and procedures.

DCF 57.06   Financial records and audits.

DCF 57.07   Department memos.

DCF 57.08   Insurance.

DCF 57.09   Licensee reporting requirements.

Subchapter II — Personnel

DCF 57.10   Staff members.

DCF 57.11   Hiring staff members.

DCF 57.12   Staff training.

DCF 57.13   Personnel records.

DCF 57.14   Other employees or contractors who are not staff members.

DCF 57.15   Volunteers.

Subchapter III — Admission and Discharge

DCF 57.16   Admissions.

DCF 57.17   Discharge.

Subchapter IV — Resident Care

DCF 57.18   Treatment plans.

DCF 57.19   Staffing requirements.

DCF 57.20   Communication log.

DCF 57.21   Resident records.

DCF 57.22   Confidentiality.

DCF 57.23   Principles for nurturing care.

DCF 57.24   House rules.

DCF 57.25   Resident’s rights.

DCF 57.26   Behavior intervention.

DCF 57.27   Resident activities.

DCF 57.28   Promoting normalcy.

DCF 57.29   Health.

DCF 57.30   Food and nutrition.

DCF 57.31   Hygiene.

DCF 57.32   Clothing.

DCF 57.33   Education.

DCF 57.34   Household duties.

DCF 57.35   Money.

DCF 57.36   Resident absence.

DCF 57.37   Additional requirements for group homes providing respite care.

DCF 57.38   Additional requirements for group homes providing care for expectant and custodial parents and the resident’s child.

DCF 57.385   Additional requirements for residents 6 years of age or younger.

Subchapter V — Physical Environment and Safety

DCF 57.39   Physical plant and environment.

DCF 57.40   Safety precautions and plans.

DCF 57.41   Fire safety.

DCF 57.42   Carbon monoxide detector.

DCF 57.43   Transportation.

DCF 57.44   Weapons.

DCF 57.45   Pets.

Subchapter VI — Licensing and Enforcement

DCF 57.452   Group home location.

DCF 57.454   Other licenses and uses.

DCF 57.457   Group home capacity limits.

DCF 57.46   Determination of need.