1. (1) In addition to requirements in ARM 37.106.330, the EDC policy and procedure manual must include information for:

   1. (a) eligibility for services;
   2. (b) client screenings and assessments;
   3. (c) plan of care;
   4. (d) client rights and grievances;
   5. (e) monitoring the client's weight and food related behaviors;
   6. (f) maintaining clinical records;
   7. (g) establishing fiscal policies governing the management of organizational funds;
   8. (h) establishing and maintaining orientation and ongoing staffing requirements;
   9. (i) informing clients of policies pertaining to the EDC;
   10. (j) screening, hiring, and assessing staff which include conducting practices that assist the EDC in identifying employees that may pose a risk or threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any resident, and provide written documentation of the findings and the outcome in the employee's file;
   11. (k) reporting suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with Title 52, chapter 3, part 8, MCA, for adults; and in accordance with Title 41, chapter 3, part 2, MCA, for children.
   12. (l) reporting requirements to notify the department's Quality Assurance Division, by e-mail or fax within 24 hours, of a client, staff, volunteer, or visitor death where the death occurs on-site or in service related activities; of any fire, accident, or other incident resulting in significant damage to the service site;
   13. (m) defining staff ethical standards and conduct, including investigating and reporting of unprofessional conduct to the applicable professional licensing authority;
   14. (n) discharge;
   15. (o) meal support, if applicable;
   16. (p) the management, storage, and disposal of any prescription and over-the-counter drugs;
   17. (q) client transportation, if provided by the EDC;
   18. (r) crisis intervention services; and
   19. (s) conducting staff criminal background checks including convictions that disqualify individuals from employment.
2. (2) The policy and procedure manual must include a current organizational chart delineating the current lines of authority, responsibility, and accountability for the administration and provision of all client services.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-5-247, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-247, MCA

History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 2214, Eff. 11/3/18.