(a) Formal resident population counts shall:

1. (1) be conducted at least once during each regularly scheduled shift throughout the course of a 24 hour period; and
2. (2) include an accounting of all residents housed in or otherwise assigned to the facility area in which such count is conducted.

(b) The results of each formal resident population count conducted pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section shall be recorded in writing. Such written record shall include the:

1. (1) date and time of the count;
2. (2) facility area in which the count was conducted;
3. (3) number of residents accounted for; and
4. (4) names of staff conducting the count.

(d) Total formal resident population counts shall be made in writing and shall include the:

1. (1) date and time of such count;
2. (2) results of such count; and
3. (3) signature of the facility director or designee.