5101:2-9-15 Residential facility handbook for residents and their families.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 1, 2002.

Most current prior effective date: January 1, 1991.

(A)      A CRC, group home or residential parenting facility shall have a handbook for residents and their families. This handbook shall be written in simple language and shall summarize the information included in the CRC, group home or residential parenting facility statement of purpose and program. In addition the handbook shall contain, but is not limited to:

(1)      Regulations for residents.


(2)      Visiting hours and visitation and communication policies pursuant to rule 5101:2-5-13 of the Administrative Code.


(3)      The role and responsibility of the family in the care and treatment of the child.


(4)      A complaint procedure for the resident and family pursuant to rule 5101:2-9-24 of the Administrative Code.


(5)      An explanation of the procedure to report alleged child abuse or neglect to the local PCSA or law enforcement agency.


(6)      A list of children's rights pursuant to rule 5101:2-9-33 5101:2-5-35 of the Administrative Code.

(B)      A CRC, group home or residential parenting facility shall provide the handbook to any the custodial agency, custodial parent or guardian of a resident and to any each resident . The residential facility shall explain the contents of the handbook to the resident not later than three days after admission, according to unless the age or and functioning level of the resident.

Effective: September 1, 2002

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 9/1/2007

Certification: Certified Electronically

Date: 6/28/2002

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 5103.03

Rule Amplifies: 5103.02, 5103.03

Prior Effective Dates: December 30, 1966, October 1, 1986, January 1, 1991.