Policy: 159
Staff / Consumer Ratio
Procedure:
The Agency shall employ at least a minimum number of staff to provide a safe environment and quality services to consumers as follows:
- There shall be at least one (1) staff for eight (8) consumers in Marion-Dillon Day Programs. This may include non-direct care staff.
- There shall be at least one (1) staff for eight (8) consumers residing in a CRCF.
- There shall be at least one (1) staff for four (4) consumers residing in a CTH II home.
- In residences/work environments where situations warrant, additional staff will be present to address the needs of the consumers as outlined in their Plan of Service/Consumer Program Plan.