Group Home- Policies and Procedures-Arizona State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Group Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Arizona State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 
STATEMENT OF POLICY
PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
EXTENT OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT 
STATEMENT OF CLIENT’S RIGHTS 
DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
CONFIDENTIALITY 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Storage, processing, and handling of active and closed records 
Custody and Access of Records 
Disposition of records 

GRIEVANCES 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Grievance Handling 
Filing and Resolution of Grievance Process 

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND STAFF RECORDS
Policy:
Procedures:
Recruitment
Screening and Hire
Supervising and Training
Retain and Development
Employee Evaluation
Discipline
Termination Policy
Staff Resignation
Staff Grievances
General Qualifications of Staff
Employee Job Descriptions
    Chief Executive Officer
    Program Director
    Facility Supervisor
    Supervisors
    Direct Care Staff
    Program Instructors
Organizational Chart
Privacy of Staff Records

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING FOR STAFF
Policy:
Procedures:
Employee Orientation and Training
Frequent communication
Managers’ responsibilities

INVESTIGATIONS OF CHILD MALTREATMENT
Policy:
Procedures:
Disciplinary sanctions
Investigation Procedures
    Evidence
    Protective Custody
    Identification of Suspect/Custody Considerations
    Notifications
    Documentation
    Impact of Investigation

RUNAWAYS AND MISSING CHILDREN
Policy:
Procedures:
Preventing Missing Child/Youth Incidents
    Child’s History or Potential of Running Away
    Notifying of Missing Child
Raising the Alarm
Searching Missing Child/Youth
    Searching Procedures
    Reporting Procedures

STAFF COVERAGE: STAFF-CHILD RATIOS
Policy:
Procedures:
Staffing Plan
Staff Coverage
Adjustments in Staffing
Floating
Staffing Schedule
Transition Staffing Plan
Staff-child Ratios

ADMISSION AND INTAKE: CRITERIA; PROCESS; RESTRICTIONS
Policy:
Procedure:
Admission Criteria
Intake Assessment
Emergency Admissions
Service Agreement

DISCHARGE; DISCHARGE SUMMARY
Policy:
Procedure:
Discharge Planning and Unplanned Discharge
    Evaluation
    Development
    Implementation
    Reassessment
    Unplanned Discharge
Out-of-home Placement
Discharge Summary

PERSONAL CARE OF CHILDREN
Policy:
Procedure:

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Policy:
Procedure:
Nominated Supervisors and Responsibilities
Limitations and The Reasons for The Limitations

VISITATION, OUTINGS, MAIL AND TELEPHONES
Policy:
Procedure:
Visitation and Communication Procedures
Outing Procedures
Visiting Hours

EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES; WORK ASSIGNMENTS
Policy:
Procedure:
Educational Services
Vocational Services
Work Assignments

RECREATION, LEISURE, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUITY INTERATION
Policy:
Procedure:
Community Participation

RELIGION, CULTURE, AND ETHIC HERITAGE
Policy:
Procedure:

MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE
Policy:
Procedure:
General Health Care
Medical Care
Dental Care
First aid

MEDICATIONS
Policy:
Procedure:
Time Documentation
Record Procedures
Notifying Physician
Medication Administration

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Policy:
Procedure:
Disruptive Behavior
Behavior Interventions
Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Responding to Disruptive Behavior
Children Discipline and Behavior
Restricted Behavior Management Practices
Physical Restraints

BODY SEARCHES
Policy:
Procedure:

FIRE, EMERGENCY, AND FIRE PREVENTION
Policy:
Procedures:
Emergency Practices and Drills
Fire Prevention and Control
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Emergency Plan
Emergency Preparedness
Responsibilities of the Management
Risk Management
Emergency Management Procedures
Obtains Written Authorization to seek Emergency Treatment
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records
Emergency Communications

BED BUG ERADICATION PLAN
Policy:
Procedures:
Develop a Strategy
Bed Bugs Treatment

NUTRITION, MENUS, AND FOOD SERVICE
Policy:
Procedures: