Section 78419 - Staffing Requirements(a) Program aides shall be employed in a sufficient number to meet the needs of the participants and the staffing requirements of the Department. Program aides shall be qualified by education and training and experience to perform the duties assigned and meet the needs of the program. A program aide shall be qualified when the aide can demonstrate to the program director the ability to successfully perform the tasks assigned.(b) Appropriate professional employees and consultants qualified by education, training or experience shall be employed to meet the needs of the participants in the program and the staffing requirements of the Department.(c) The staffing requirements shall be determined as follows: (1) Centers with an average daily attendance of 10 or less shall have: (A) A total of 40 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Two hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(2) Centers with an average daily attendance of 11-20 shall have: (A) A total of 80 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Four hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(3) Centers with an average daily attendance of 21-30 shall have: (A) A total of 120 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Six hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(4) Centers with an average daily attendance of 31-40 shall have: (A) A total of 160 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Seven hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(5) Centers with an average daily attendance of 41-50 shall have: (A) A total of 200 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Eight hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(6) Centers with an average daily attendance of 51-60 shall have: (A) A total of 240 hours in any combination of physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or psychological or psychiatric services per month.(B) Ten hours of nutritional services provided by a dietitian per month.(7) An additional half-time licensed vocational nurse for each increment of 10 in licensed capacity exceeding 40.(8) An additional half-time social work assistant for each increment of 10 in licensed capacity exceeding 40.(9) Program aides in a ratio of one-half aide for every increment of eight in licensed capacity.(d) Support employees shall include maintenance, food service and clerical employees sufficient in number to perform the necessary duties.(e) Volunteers may be utilized in centers, but shall not be used to replace required employees. Each volunteer shall receive orientation, training and supervision.(f) When regular employees are absent, there shall be coverage by employees with suitable qualifications.(g) A dated weekly employee time schedule shall be displayed in a convenient place where employees may refer to it. The schedule shall contain employee's name, job title, hours of work and days off.(h) The licensee shall provide for and encourage each employee to report observations or evidence of abuse.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78419
1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38). Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1580, Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).