1. (1) A program shall have a written orientation policy for admission to the program including:

   1. (a) a procedure for ensuring that each youth receives a personal orientation to the program as soon as appropriate but not later than 12 hours after admission;
   2. (b) inventory of each youth's belongings;
   3. (c) behavioral expectations;
   4. (d) information on privilege systems;
   5. (e) health and safety procedures;
   6. (f) program rules;
   7. (g) information on intrusive measures; and
   8. (h) emergency evacuation procedures, including escape routes.
2. (2) Documentation that is signed by both the youth and the staff person(s) conducting the orientation must be placed in the youth's file.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-220, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-220, MCA

History: NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.