1. (1) Each residential treatment provider serving a Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) client shall:

   1. (a) apply for any unearned income benefits for which the client is eligible, in conjunction with the support coordinator for DSPD and each client's parent or guardian;
   2. (b) develop and adhere to policies and procedures governing the daily operation and activity available and applicable to each client or visitor;

   3. (c) ensure the facility is located within a reasonable distance from a:

      1. (i) church;
      2. (ii) recreation or other community facility; and
      3. (iii) school;
   4. (d) maintain a record of any income and client service fee;
   5. (e) maintain a record of each fund deposited with the residential facility for client use;
   6. (f) maintain a list of each deposit and withdrawal;
   7. (g) maintain a receipt signed by the client and professional staff for any purchase over $20;

   8. (h) maintain a record of each client's petty cash fund;

      1. (i) present each client with an individual plan that addresses appropriate day treatment;
   9. (j) share a monthly activity schedule with each client; and
   10. (k) specify, in policy, the amount of time any non-client individual may stay as an overnight guest.
2. (2) If there is a conflict between this rule and the settings final rule, as defined in Rule R501-1, the settings final rule shall prevail.

KEY: human services, licensing, residential treatment, congregate care

Date of Last Change: January 26, 2026

Notice of Continuation: February 28, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-104; 26B-2-117