Intellectual Disability Group Home- Policies and Procedures- Pennsylvania State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Intellectual Disability Group Home Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Pennsylvania 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 
MISSION STATEMENT 
VISION STATEMENT 
OUR VALUES 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
STATEMENT OF POLICY 
DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN 
Monitoring and Evaluating Quality 
Policy: 
Procedures: 
Performance Measures and Improvement Strategies 
Employee Performance Evaluation 
What is good performance? 
Periodical reviews 
Rewards 
Training 
Frequent communication 
Monthly QA Participant File Monitoring Policy
Responsibilities of QM Team:
Critical Events/Incidents:
Grievances/Complaints:
Satisfaction Surveys:
Training:
QA Audits:
Quality Improvement Goals:
Quarterly Clinical Record Review Process
Record Review
Record Procedures
Correction of documentation
Physician Orders
Documentation
Filing of Records
Security of Records/Documents
Member Assessment
Data Collection
Quality Management Plan

SERVICE CRITERIA
Admission Criteria
Discharged/ Termination Criteria

ASSESSMENT POLICY
Policy:
Frequency of Assessments
Procedures:
Data collection to assess patient needs
Diagnostic testing
Analysis of patient data

INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES PLAN (ISP)
Policy:
Procedures:

RECORDKEEPING
Record Management Policy
Policy:
Procedures:
Storage, processing, and handling of active and closed records
Storage, processing and handling of electronic records
Strategies for service continuity and record recovery
Designation of person responsible for records management
Disposition of records
Record management policy will comply with state and federal regulations including:
Medication record
Documentation Policy
Policy:
Procedure:
Legibility
Patient Identification
Time Documentation
Record Procedures
Correction of documentation
Physician Orders
Documentation
Filing of Records
Security of Records/Documents

EMERGENCY DISASTER RESPONSE
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
Policy:
Procedures:
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

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Complaint Policy and Procedure
Policy:
Procedures:
Grievance Handling
Filing Complaints
State Policies
Management Complaint Policy

ACCESSIBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF
Policy:
Procedures:
Communicating with People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Practical Suggestions for Communicating Effectively
Web accessibility
Visual and textual information

INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES/CRISIS RESPONSE
Crisis or Emergency Interventions
Policy:
Definitions and Procedures:
Crisis intervention
Designated Person
Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Services
Minimum Expectations to Operate a Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Service
Documenting Crisis Intervention and Clinical Emergency Services

PHYSICAL RESTRAINT
Safeguards Concerning Participant Abuse, Restraints and Restrictive Intervention
Policy:
Process for Reporting Abuse under § 52.16
Incident Report
Physical restraint
Emergency use of a physical restraint
Behavior Interventions and Support
Policy
Procedures:
Procedural Requirements for Behavior Interventions
Positive Behavior Support Strategies Include
Manipulation of Rewards
Consent
Planning for Behavior Supports
Functional Assessment
Monitoring On-going Progress

INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Critical Incident Management
Critical Incident Reporting Process

TRANSITION OF INDIVIDUALS AMONG SERVICES
Transition of Individuals among Services
Policy:
Procedures:

TRANSPORTATION TRIP AIDE WITH MORE THAN 6 PARTICIPANTS
Policy:
Procedure:

LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Staffing
Policy:
Procedures:
Types of Services Provided and Service Descriptions
Daily Staffing
Adjustments in Staffing
Floating
Background Check and Drug-Free Workplace
Drug-Free and Non-Smoking Policies
Employee Verification
Background Check
Recruitment
Orientation
Policy:
Procedures:
Authority, Responsibility, And Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
Accurate, Complete and Current Personnel Record
Personnel Files
Contents of an Employee Personnel File
Personnel Files Maintenance Policies
Retention of Records
Verification of Professional Licensing Or Certification And Training Of Employees
Employee Guidelines
Human Resources Procedures
Training & Development

ANNUAL TRAINING CURRICULUM
Annual Training Curriculum
Policy:
Procedures:
Medication Administration
Behavioral Management
Emergency Preparedness
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records

ANNEXURES
01. Quality Management Plan