Library: Policy

340:110-3-153.2. Supervision of residents

Revised 7-01-09

(a) The facility employs an adequate number of staff as child care workers to meet the needs of residents, taking into account the residents' ages, physical and mental condition, and other factors that affect the amount of attention and supervision required.

(1) The facility maintains a ratio of one staff person for 10 residents (1:10) during awake hours.

(2) The facility maintains a ratio of one staff person for 12 residents (1:12) during sleeping hours.

(3) In a maternity facility where each mother is responsible for the care of her own child, the facility maintains a ratio of one staff person for 12 mothers and their children (1:12).

(b) A child care staff member’s own children living in the residential facility are included when determining staff to child ratios.