Minnesota Administrative Rules

9555.6235 ADULT FOSTER HOME PROGRAM.

The operator shall develop and implement a commissioner approved written plan that allows residents to share in the privileges and responsibilities of the adult foster home and includes the information in items A to C.

A.

The type of functionally impaired adults to be served.

B.

The foster care that will be available to residents within the adult foster home including the provision of:

(1)

lodging;

(2)

food;

(3)

protection;

(4)

personal care;

(5)

household and living skills assistance or training;

(6)

opportunities to participate in community, recreation and religious activities, and events of the resident's choosing;

(7)

opportunities for the resident to have contact with family and friends;

(8)

assistance safeguarding cash resources, such as banking, reporting the resident's earnings to appropriate agencies, keeping records of financial information (checks issued and received), and accounting for the resident's funds controlled by the operator;

(9)

supervision;

(10)

transportation;

(11)

assistance with the provision of other community, social, or health services as named in the resident's individual service plan, if any; and

(12)

medication assistance.

C.

A program abuse prevention plan with specific measures to be taken to minimize the risk of abuse to residents under part 9555.8200.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 245A.09

History:

12 SR 148

Published Electronically:

October 8, 2007