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:

  1. There shall be at least one (1) staff for eight (8) consumers in Marion-Dillon Day Programs. This may include non-direct care staff.
  2. There shall be at least one (1) staff for eight (8) consumers residing in a CRCF.
  3. There shall be at least one (1) staff for four (4) consumers residing in a CTH II home.
  4. 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.

Purpose

To assure that sufficient direct care staff is available to provide a safe environment and quality services to consumers being served by the Agency's programs.

Effective Date:
June 1, 1998

Revised:
February 24, 2011