Section 29-804. PROGRAM MANUAL

 

804.1Each participating FSMHC shall have a current program manual that outlines all of its policies and procedures.

 

804.2The program manual shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

(a)A mission statement reflecting the goals and missions of the DHS Mental Health Services Administration;

 

(b)The range or services to be provided;

 

(c)Fee schedules;

 

(d)The population to be served;

 

(e)Operational schedules;

 

(f)Staff policies, personnel policies, clinic policies, and quality assurance standards;

 

(g)Financial and record-keeping procedures; and

 

(h)Patient's rights.

 

804.3The personnel policies shall include the following:

 

(a)Written job descriptions of all staff positions, procedures for employee hiring, evaluations, grievances, and in-service training;

 

(b)In-service training of meaningful nature for all non-professional staff and identification of the supervisor(s) responsible for providing and facilitating that training;

 

(c)A minimum of one (1) hour per week of supervision for all non-professionals, student trainees, staff-in-training, and volunteers, furnished by a mental health professional designated as the supervisor. Supervision shall cover patient related and other activities;

 

(d)An up-to-date listing of professional staff licensure and registration information; and

 

(e)Written policies and procedures for emergency care.

 

804.4All personnel policies shall be reviewed at least annually, revised as indicated, and the date of review and revisions shall be noted in the program manual.

 

source

Final Rulemaking adopted at 29 DCR 264 (January 15, 1982).