1. (a) Prior to the initial licensing visit, and when changes occur to the agency service description, a PRS agency shall submit to the Department for prior approval an agency service description that includes the following:

   1. (1) The governing body, advisory board and an agency table of organization.

   2. (2) The philosophy of the PRS agency, incorporating psychiatric rehabilitation principles.

      (2.1) Strategies for outreach to and engagement of individuals referred for PRS.

   3. (3) The population to be served, including the following:

      1. (i) Anticipated daily attendance.
      2. (ii) Age range and age groupings, including information on how different age groups will be separated while services are provided. This information shall demonstrate separation of individuals through the scheduling of services, the provision of services in different locations in the PRS facility’s physical space, and other procedures the PRS agency uses to separate individuals under 18 years of age from individuals 18 years of age or older, or any other needed age groupings.
      3. (iii) Diagnostic groups.
      4. (iv) Plans to identify and accommodate special populations.
      5. (v) Plans to identify and accommodate culturally diverse populations.
   4. (4) The approach of PRS offered including EBPs and best practices utilized.
   5. (5) A PRS facility identified as a clubhouse must be accredited by a Nationally-recognized entity that provides standards for the clubhouse model, within 3 years of licensing and maintain accreditation.
   6. (6) The location of service, whether in a PRS facility or in the community, or a combination of both.
   7. (7) Expected service outcomes for individuals.

   8. (8) Staffing, including the following:

      1. (i) Staffing patterns.
      2. (ii) Staff to individual ratios.
      3. (iii) Staff qualifications.
      4. (iv) Staff supervision plans.
      5. (v) Staff training protocols.
   9. (9) Service delivery patterns, including frequency, duration and method (group or individual) of service delivery.
   10. (10) The days and hours of PRS operation.
   11. (11) The geographic limits of PRS operation.
   12. (12) A description of the physical site, including copies of applicable licenses and certificates.
   13. (13) A process for development of an IRP with an individual.
   14. (14) Admission and discharge policies and procedures.
   15. (15) The methods by which PRS staff and an individual will collaborate to identify and use the individual’s preferred community resources.
   16. (16) A process for developing and implementing a QI plan.
   17. (17) A procedure for filing and resolving complaints.
   18. (18) A procedure for engaging and involving the individual’s family members and natural supports when the individual consents to the involvement.
2. (b) The Department may deny agency service descriptions and approaches that do not meet EBP or best practices standards.
3. (c) PRS agencies shall deliver services consistent with the approved service description.

Authority

The provisions of this § 5230.15 amended under sections 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § § 911 and 1021).

Source

The provisions of this § 5230.15 amended January 17, 2025, effective January 18, 2025, 55 Pa.B. 463. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (366814) to (366815).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5230.13 (relating to agency records).