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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes › Section 424.626 - Statement of services offered and scope of program: Submission to licensing authority; contents

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each specialized
				foster home must provide to the licensing authority, with its initial
				application for a license, a written statement of the programs offered by the
				specialized foster home, including, without limitation, the models used for
				treatment, the services it offers and the scope of its programs.
2. The statement required by subsection 1
				must also include:
(a) A statement of purpose
				and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the specialized foster
				home;
(b) A description of the
				characteristics of the children to be placed in the specialized foster home,
				including, without limitation, the range of ages, gender, number of children
				and types and severity of problems of the children to be treated;
(c) The length of time by which a child is
				expected to complete a program of treatment and any limitations on the length
				of time that a child may remain in the specialized foster home;
(d) A description of the structured
				therapeutic environment and services that will be offered by the specialized
				foster home;
(e) A description of
				the duties and responsibilities of the staff of the specialized foster
				home;
(f) A statement concerning
				staffing patterns and plans to meet requirements for the supervision of
				children placed in the specialized foster home, including, without limitation,
				the number of staff on duty and the availability of additional staff;
(g) A description of the educational
				requirements, qualifications, level of training and experience required for the
				staff of the specialized foster home;
(h) The manner in which the specialized
				foster home will meet the medical, educational, spiritual, vocational and
				recreational needs of a child placed in the specialized foster home;
(i) Activities to ensure the delivery of
				quality services to a child placed in the specialized foster home and his or
				her family;
(j) Provisions for
				respite for foster parents;
(k) A
				plan for the safety of a child placed in the specialized foster home, which
				must include, without limitation, rules, structures and procedures for the
				supervision of the child which are designed to reduce the likelihood that the
				child will run away or engage in other harmful behavior; and
(l) The methods to be used to identify and
				reduce risks that may jeopardize the health, safety or well-being of a child
				placed in the specialized foster home and of its staff.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes › Section 424.628 - Supervision of children

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A specialized
				foster home shall ensure that a child placed in the specialized foster home is
				supervised by a person who is at least 21 years of age and continues to be so
				supervised any time the child is in or around a pool or other freestanding body
				of water.
2. A specialized foster
				home shall ensure that a child does not supervise or babysit another child in
				the specialized foster home unless:
(a) The
				supervising child is the parent of the child being supervised; and
(b) The child and family team has approved
				the supervision and documented the supervision in the treatment plans for both
				children established pursuant to NAC 424.630.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes › Section 424.630 - Treatment plan: Preparation and submission

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
				specialized foster home shall ensure that a child placed in the specialized
				foster home has a comprehensive treatment plan which identifies treatment
				strategies that will be used with the child in accordance with the child's
				diagnosis. The treatment plan must be developed with the participation of the
				child and family team and must be submitted within 30 days after the child's
				placement to the agency which provides child welfare services or other agency
				or person who placed the child in the specialized foster home, the parent or
				guardian of the child and the juvenile court, as appropriate. The specialized
				foster home shall keep a copy of the treatment plan in the child's record or
				file maintained by the specialized foster home and provide a copy of the
				treatment plan to the licensing authority upon request.
2. Every 90 days, the specialized foster home
				shall submit a progress report on the child to the agency which provides child
				welfare services or other agency or person who placed the child in the
				specialized foster home, the parent or guardian of the child and the juvenile
				court, as appropriate.
3. Within 30
				days after the child is discharged from the specialized foster home, the
				specialized foster home shall provide a summary of the discharge in writing to
				the agency which provides child welfare services or other agency or person who
				placed the child in the specialized foster home, the parent or guardian of the
				child and the juvenile court, as appropriate.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes › Section 424.632 - Qualifications of supervisors and case managers; exception

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
				3, a person employed as a supervisor by a specialized foster home which is not
				operated by a foster care agency must submit proof to the specialized foster
				home that he or she possesses a bachelor's degree in social work, marriage and
				family counseling, psychology or a closely related field and has at least:
(a) One year of full-time experience
				supervising caseworkers or direct care staff in a specialized foster home or a
				foster care agency, or as a supervisory employee serving children and their
				families in the field; or
(b) Two
				years of full-time experience as a caseworker or direct care staff for a
				specialized foster home or foster care agency serving children and their
				families in the field.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.642 - Application for license: Inclusion of information regarding agency

Current through June 11, 2024
An application for a license to operate a foster care agency
				  submitted to the licensing authority pursuant to
				  NRS
				  424.095 must be accompanied by:
1. A copy of the articles of incorporation,
				constitution and bylaws of the foster care agency and, if applicable, a copy of
				its certification of tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue
				Service.
2. The name, address,
				contact information, position held on the governing body and any other
				information required by the licensing authority for each of the current members
				of the governing body of the foster care agency and any person who holds more
				than 5 percent ownership in the foster care agency.
3. An organizational chart or other chart
				showing the structure of the foster care agency which includes, without
				limitation, a job description for each position listed in the chart.
4. A copy of any professional license or
				certification issued by this State to each person employed by the foster care
				agency, if the license or certification is relevant to the duties of the person
				or the programs and services provided by the foster care agency.
5. A copy of the certificate of accreditation
				of the foster care agency, if applicable.
6. The fee for licensure set by the licensing
				authority as authorized pursuant to
				NRS
				424.094.
7. A written statement that describes the
				programs and services to be offered by the foster care agency and the scope of
				its operations, which must include, without limitation, a statement of purpose
				and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the foster care agency.
8. A copy of the foster care agency's written
				policies, procedures and practices concerning:
(a) The maintenance of a professional
				relationship and regular contact between the staff of the foster care agency
				and the family of each child served by the foster care agency;
(b) The sharing of information about a child
				served by the foster care agency with the child's advocate and the agency which
				provides child welfare services or other agency or person who placed the child
				in foster care;
(c) Required
				training for the staff of the foster care agency;
(d) Activities to ensure the delivery of
				quality programs and services to children served by the foster care agency and
				their families;
(e) The frequency
				of on-site monitoring of a foster home by the director of the foster care
				agency; and
(f) The methods to be
				used to identify and reduce risks to the health, safety and well-being of
				children served by and the staff of the foster care agency.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.644 - Application for license: Inclusion of information regarding director

Current through June 11, 2024
1. In addition to complying with the
				requirements of NAC 424.642, an applicant for a license to operate a foster
				care agency must submit to the licensing authority:
(a) Satisfactory proof that the
				investigations required pursuant to
				NRS
				424.145 and
				424.155
				have been successfully completed for the director of the foster care agency and
				any other person for whom such investigations are required and that the
				director has the education and experience required by
				NRS
				424.115; and
(b) References from at least five persons who
				have known the director of the foster care agency in a professional capacity
				and who can attest to:
(1) The ability of the
				director to act as an administrator or leader; and
(2) The integrity of the director and that
				the conduct of the director is above reproach.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.648 - Application for license: Release of information regarding applicant

Current through June 11, 2024
An applicant for a license to operate a foster care agency
				  must authorize the release of such information as requested by the licensing
				  authority, including, without limitation, any release necessary to allow the
				  licensing authority to contact any person deemed necessary to evaluate the
				  applicant.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.650 - Director: Requirement; minimum age; duties.(Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
[Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.4, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; A
				  5-19-89-NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R044-02, 7-23-2002; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.652 - Application for license: Investigation and inspection of facilities

Current through June 11, 2024
Whenever an application is submitted for a license to operate
				  a foster care agency or for the renewal of a license to operate a foster care
				  agency, the licensing authority may investigate and inspect the facilities of
				  the foster care agency, including, without limitation, the office space of the
				  foster care agency and the premises of any foster home with which the foster
				  care agency has entered into a contract, to determine if the applicant is in
				  compliance with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 424 of NRS.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.654 - Application for license: Withdrawal

Current through June 11, 2024
An applicant for a license to operate a foster care agency
				  may withdraw the application at any time by submitting a written request for
				  withdrawal to the licensing authority. After withdrawing an application, the
				  applicant may reapply for a license to operate a foster care agency at any time
				  without penalty.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.655 - Director: Qualifications. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.4, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by
				  Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R044-02, 7-23-2002; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.656 - License: Issuance; contents; display

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the
				licensing authority determines that an applicant for a license to operate a
				foster care agency meets the qualifications for licensure, the licensing
				authority shall issue a license to the applicant.
2. A license issued pursuant to this section
				must include the name and address of the foster care agency and the person
				licensed to operate the foster care agency. The license must also specify the
				types of foster homes with which the foster care agency has entered into a
				contract.
3. A license issued
				pursuant to this section is nontransferable and must be displayed in the
				administrative office of the foster care agency at all times.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.658 - Application for renewal of license: General provisions

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To renew a license to operate a foster
				care agency, the person licensed to operate the foster care agency must submit
				an application as required pursuant to
				NRS
				424.095 to the licensing authority at least
				60 days before the expiration of the license.
2. In addition to the information required to
				be submitted pursuant to
				NRS
				424.107, the application must be accompanied
				by:
(a) A renewal fee set by the licensing
				authority as authorized pursuant to
				NRS
				424.094;
(b) A written description of any changes in
				the foster care agency's tax-exempt status or charitable trust registration, if
				applicable;
(c) A written
				description of any changes in the programs and services provided by the foster
				care agency;
(d) A list which
				includes the name of the director of the foster care agency and the name and
				title of each member of the staff of the foster care agency;
(e) A description of any pending
				investigation of the foster care agency or the person licensed to operate the
				foster care agency by an entity other than the licensing authority;
(f) A copy of any plan of corrective action
				prepared by the foster care agency pursuant to
				NRS
				424.096 which is in place at the time of the
				application for renewal; and
(g)
				Any other information required by NAC 424.642 and 424.644, if the information
				has changed since the license was issued or last renewed.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.660 - Vacancy in position of director. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care § 110.6, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.662 - Application for renewal of license: Inclusion of additional information

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to complying with the requirements of NAC
				  424.658, the application for renewal of a license to operate the foster care
				  agency must also be accompanied by:
1.
				A list of each foster home with which the foster care agency has entered into a
				contract and the contact information for each such foster home, including,
				without limitation, the name, telephone number, address and electronic mail
				address of each foster home;
2. A
				list providing the name and title of each member of the staff of each foster
				home with which the foster care agency has entered into a contract;
				and
3. If requested by the
				licensing authority, a copy of any license to operate a foster home obtained or
				renewed by the foster care agency since the license to operate the foster care
				agency was issued or last renewed.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.664 - Denial or revocation of license

Current through June 11, 2024
The licensing authority may deny an application for the
				  issuance or renewal of a license to operate a foster care agency or may revoke
				  an existing license to operate a foster care agency if the licensing authority
				  determines that the applicant or person licensed to operate the foster care
				  agency has made any intentional material misrepresentation or omission of
				  information on an application for the issuance or renewal of such a
				  license.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.665 - Staff: Qualifications. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.5, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.666 - Audit of records by licensing authority

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The
				licensing authority may, at any time, conduct an audit of the records of a
				foster care agency to determine whether the foster care agency is in compliance
				with the provisions of this chapter and chapter 424 of NRS.
2. If the licensing authority conducts an
				audit of a foster care agency pursuant to this section, the person licensed to
				operate the foster care agency shall provide, upon request, records relating
				to:
(a) The license to operate the foster
				care agency and the name and address of the person licensed to operate the
				foster care agency;
(b) The
				programs and services provided by the foster care agency;
(c) Any complaint filed against the foster
				care agency, including, without limitation, information regarding any
				investigation of such a complaint; and
(d) If the foster care agency has
				participated in a hearing pursuant to
				NRS
				424.096, any records indicating whether the
				foster care agency has corrected any deficiency and whether the foster care
				agency is currently in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and
				chapter 424 of NRS.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.668 - Grounds for denial or revocation of license: Investigation; financial review

Current through June 11, 2024
1. The licensing
				authority must conduct an investigation whenever it has reason to believe that
				there are grounds:
(a) To refuse to issue or
				renew a license to operate a foster care agency; or
(b) To revoke a license to operate a foster
				care agency.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.670 - Staff: Training. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.5, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.672 - Grounds for denial or revocation of license: Hearing; plan of corrective action

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the licensing
				authority determines after conducting an audit pursuant to NAC 424.666 or an
				investigation pursuant to NAC 424.668 that grounds exist to revoke or refuse to
				issue or renew a license to operate a foster care agency, the licensing
				authority must conduct a hearing in accordance with this section and
				NRS
				424.096 after providing written notice to the
				applicant or the person licensed to operate the foster care agency. The notice
				must include, without limitation, a statement of the grounds for the licensing
				authority's determination and the time and place of the hearing.
2. The licensing authority shall hold a
				hearing with the applicant or the person licensed to operate the foster care
				agency to determine whether to take any of the actions enumerated in
				NRS
				424.096. If the licensing authority requires
				the person licensed to operate the foster care agency to prepare a plan of
				corrective action, the person shall submit the plan of corrective action to the
				licensing authority for review and approval within 30 days after the hearing.
				The person licensed to operate the foster care agency may use the services of a
				consultant to develop or carry out the plan of corrective action.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.674 - Confidentiality of information

Current through June 11, 2024
Except as otherwise required by law:
1. The licensing authority shall keep
				confidential any information provided to the licensing authority by a foster
				care agency pursuant to this chapter and chapter 424 of NRS.
2. A foster care agency must ensure that the
				person licensed to operate the foster care agency, each owner and each member
				of the governing body of the foster care agency, the staff of the foster care
				agency, any paid consultant, contractor, volunteer or vendor of the foster care
				agency and any other person affiliated with the foster care agency keeps
				confidential any information regarding a person who receives services from the
				foster care agency.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.675 - Director and staff: References. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care § 110.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R044-02, 7-23-2002; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.676 - Director: Qualifications; responsibilities and duties

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A foster care agency shall have a director
				who is responsible for the overall operation of the foster care
				agency.
2. The director must be at
				least 21 years of age and must meet the qualifications set forth in
				NRS
				424.115.
3. The responsibilities of the director
				include, without limitation:
(a) Ensuring
				that the foster care agency remains in compliance with the requirements of this
				chapter and chapter 424 of NRS.
(b)
				Ensuring that the investigations required pursuant to
				NRS
				424.145 and
				424.155
				are successfully completed before any person for whom such an investigation is
				required is allowed to have direct contact with children without supervision.
				The director shall submit five satisfactory references to the licensing
				authority for each person for whom an investigation is required. The licensing
				authority is not required to share with the director any concerns raised by a
				reference unless the licensing authority is able to do so without compromising
				the confidentiality of the reference.
(c) Maintaining records relating to
				personnel, occupancy and treatment and any other records.
(d) Screening, hiring, scheduling and
				supervising the staff of the foster care agency while on duty.
(e) Overseeing the operations of the foster
				care agency, including, without limitation:
(1) Determinations of the appropriateness of
				placing a child in a foster home;
(2) Assessments of children and the
				development of treatment plans;
(3)
				Providing technical assistance to the staff of the foster care agency and any
				agency which provides child welfare services;
(4) Reviewing and updating the policies and
				procedures of the foster care agency; and
(5) Developing procedures to manage and
				reduce risks to the health, safety and well-being of the children receiving
				services from the foster care agency.
(f) Working collaboratively with the agency
				which provides child welfare services, the juvenile court and any other agency
				or person receiving services from the foster care agency, as
				appropriate.
(g) Cooperating with
				the agency which provides child welfare services and other governmental
				entities to improve the quality of placement or care provided by the foster
				care agency and the competence of its staff.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.678 - Director: Vacancy in position; temporary operation without director; designation of acting director

Current through June 11, 2024
1. If the director
				of a foster care agency resigns or is terminated, the foster care agency must
				notify the licensing authority in writing not later than 5 business days after
				the resignation or termination occurs.
2. If a vacancy in the position of director
				occurs, the foster care agency must apply to the licensing authority for
				approval to operate the foster care agency temporarily without a director. If
				approval is given, the foster care agency may operate without a director for
				not more than 6 months unless an extension is granted by the licensing
				authority.
3. A foster care agency
				that applies for permission to operate temporarily without a director pursuant
				to subsection 2 shall:
(a) Not later than 14
				calendar days after the vacancy in the position of director is created,
				designate an acting director who meets the requirements of NAC 424.676, unless
				the foster care agency receives approval from the licensing authority to
				designate an acting director who does not meet those requirements;
(b) Notify the licensing authority within 1
				business day after the designation of the acting director;
(c) Require the acting director to carry out
				the duties and responsibilities of a director;
(d) Ensure that the health, safety and
				well-being of any child who receives services from the foster care agency will
				not be adversely affected; and
(e)
				Immediately begin to recruit a new director.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.680 - Director, foster parents and staff: Criminal history. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care § 110.3, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services, 8-27-92; 11-14-97; R066-99, 11-8-99; R044-02,
				  7-23-2002; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.682 - Finances: Plan for management; maintenance of records; budget; accessibility of certain information

Current through June 11, 2024
A foster care agency shall:
1. Establish and carry out a plan for the
				management of its financial affairs which ensures that the foster care agency
				has sufficient money to adequately support the programs and services provided
				by the foster care agency.
2.
				Maintain financial records relating to any programs and services provided by
				the foster care agency, including, without limitation, records of:
(a) Any assets and liabilities of the foster
				care agency;
(b) Any donations
				received by the foster care agency during the 5 most recent fiscal years;
				and
(c) All receipts collected and
				disbursements paid by the foster care agency during the 5 most recent fiscal
				years.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.684 - Annual evaluation of foster homes

Current through June 11, 2024
1. At least
				annually, a foster care agency shall conduct a written evaluation of each
				foster home with which the foster care agency has entered into a contract to
				determine whether each such foster home is in compliance with the provisions of
				this chapter and chapter 424 of NRS and the policies and procedures of the
				foster care agency. Each evaluation must state whether the foster home is in
				compliance with those requirements. The foster care agency shall maintain a
				file for each such foster home, which must include, without limitation, the
				evaluations conducted pursuant to this section.
2. Each evaluation conducted pursuant to this
				section must include, without limitation, consideration of:
(a) Any change in the composition of the
				foster home, including, without limitation, the marital or relationship status,
				death, pregnancy, birth or miscarriage of any resident of the foster
				home;
(b) Any change in the housing
				arrangement provided to any resident of the foster home, including, without
				limitation, a change in rooms, a change in the telephone number, a change in
				the location or address of the foster home, any remodeling of the foster home
				or the addition of a pool or other standing body of water to the foster
				home;
(c) Any change in the
				employment or income of any member of the foster family, if
				applicable;
(d) Any change in the
				mental or physical health of any member of the foster family or staff of the
				foster home that may affect his or her ability to provide care to a child
				placed in the foster home;
(e) The
				record maintained for each child placed in the foster home by the foster care
				agency;
(f) The training completed
				by the staff of the foster home since the last evaluation;
(g) An inspection of the foster
				home;
(h) The fire drills conducted
				by the foster home; and
(i) The
				motor vehicle insurance and registration of any vehicle used by the foster
				home.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.686 - Development of process for filing complaints with agency

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A foster care agency shall develop a
				process to allow a child receiving services from the foster care agency, the
				parent or guardian of the child and any other person representing the child to
				file a complaint concerning the foster care agency or any foster home with
				which the foster care agency has entered into a contract. The process for
				filing a complaint pursuant to this section must be clearly defined and include
				methods for resolving such a complaint.
2. In addition to providing any information
				required pursuant to NAC 424.642 to 424.686, inclusive, a foster care agency
				shall provide to the licensing authority any information requested by the
				licensing authority.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.093,
					 424.094
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.690 - Description of services offered and scope of program: Submission to Division; contents. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.7, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by
				  Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R044-02, 7-23-2002); R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.695 - Plan of treatment: Preparation and submission. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.7, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by
				  Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.700 - Records: Children. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.8, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by
				  Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R044-02, 7-23-2002; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.705 - Records: Staff. (Repealed)

Current through June 11, 2024
Welfare
				  Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 110.8, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; R by
				  R110-13,
				  eff. 6/23/2014
NRS
					 424.020
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.710 - Staff: Qualifications

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A specialized
				foster home and a foster care agency shall ensure that each member of the staff
				of the specialized foster home and of the staff of any foster home with which
				the foster care agency has entered into a contract, as applicable:
(a) Is at least 21 years of age;
(b) Is sufficiently mature to provide
				effective supervision of a child; and
(c) Possesses the physical and emotional
				condition to carry out assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with
				the written policies, procedures and practices submitted pursuant to NAC
				424.642 or the statement submitted pursuant to NAC 424.626, as
				applicable.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.712 - Training of direct care staff: Generally

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each member
				of the direct care staff of a specialized foster home or a foster care agency
				must complete training which meets the requirements of
				NRS
				424.0365 within 30 days after beginning his
				or her employment and annually thereafter. Such training must include, without
				limitation, techniques for managing behavior and information concerning the
				type of discipline that is recommended and prohibited by NAC 424.525 and
				424.530.
2. Each member of the
				direct care staff of a specialized foster home or a foster care agency must
				complete not less than 40 hours of training before providing supervision or
				direct care of a child or beginning any other responsibilities related to the
				supervision or direct care of children.
3. The training required by subsection 2 must
				include instruction concerning:
(a) Reporting
				requirements and information on the manner in which to identify and report
				child abuse or neglect;
(b)
				Policies, procedures and practices of the specialized foster home or foster
				care agency to ensure privacy and confidentiality of information about any
				child in the specialized foster home or a foster home with which the foster
				care agency has entered into a contract and the family of such a
				child;
(c) The relevant laws on the
				licensing of a specialized foster home or any other type of foster home with
				which the foster care agency has entered into a contract;
(d) The impact on the caregiver of providing
				care to a foster child;
(e) The
				stages of child development and the potential behaviors of a child who has
				suffered abuse, neglect or trauma, with emphasis on these behaviors during each
				stage of child development;
(f)
				Management of symptomatic behaviors associated with various mental health
				diagnoses;
(g) The manner in which
				to address the unique needs or issues of children who are accepted by the
				specialized foster home or a foster home with which the foster care agency has
				entered into a contract, if applicable, which may include, without limitation,
				the manner in which to address issues relating to gender identification,
				pregnancy, sexual abuse, sexually aggressive behavior, developmental
				disabilities, the juvenile justice system or complex medical
				problems;
(h) Appropriate methods
				for documenting activity within the specialized foster home or a foster home
				with which the foster care agency has entered into a contract, including,
				without limitation, progress notes or reports, treatment plans, medication logs
				and incident reports;
(i) Issues
				relating to separation, loss and attachment; and
(j) Techniques for talking down or defusing a
				potentially violent situation or crisis.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.714 - Training of direct care staff: Continuing education

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Except as otherwise provided in this
				section, each specialized foster home and foster care agency shall ensure that
				each member of their direct care staff completes not less than 20 hours of
				continuing education annually. The continuing education required by this
				subsection must be appropriate to the position held by the person.
2. The continuing education required by
				subsection 1 must emphasize the development of advanced skills in any
				specialized training appropriate to the position for which the person was hired
				and which is offered in the community where the specialized foster home or
				foster care agency is located, including, without limitation, the best
				practices for meeting the needs of a child placed in the specialized foster
				home or in a foster home with which the foster care agency has entered into a
				contract, as applicable. The continuing education may be presented using any
				appropriate method, including, without limitation, presentations made by or to
				a group, external training or training provided by staff of the specialized
				foster home or foster care agency, as applicable.
3. Any relevant continuing education
				completed by a member of the direct care staff of a specialized foster home or
				foster care agency who is required to maintain a professional license may be
				counted towards the hours of continuing education required by subsection 1.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.020,
					 424.0365
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.716 - Training of direct care staff: Certification on use of physical restraint

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to any training provided pursuant to NAC 424.712
				  and 424.714 or
				  NRS
				  424.0365, within 60 days after beginning
				  employment, each member of the direct care staff of a specialized foster home
				  or a foster home with which a foster care agency has entered into a contract
				  must obtain certification on the use of physical restraint from a nationally
				  recognized program or a program approved by the licensing authority before
				  providing care to a child in the foster home. Each member of the direct care
				  staff must receive such additional training as required annually to maintain
				  the certification.
Added to NAC by Div. of
				  Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff.
				  6-23-2014
NRS
					 424.020,
					 424.0365
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.718 - Training of direct care staff: Training log

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
				specialized foster home and foster care agency shall document any training
				provided to any member of their direct care staff pursuant to NAC 424.712 and
				424.714, including any training provided for continuing education, in a
				training log. The training log must include, without limitation:
(a) The name of the person who attended the
				training;
(b) The date of the
				training;
(c) The number of hours
				of training provided;
(d) The title
				of the course and the topics covered; and
(e) The name and credentials of the
				instructor.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.720 - Adoption of policy on medication management and administration of prescription and nonprescription medication

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each
				specialized foster home and foster care agency shall adopt and enforce a policy
				on medication management and the administration of prescription and
				nonprescription medication which is consistent with
				NRS
				424.0385. The licensee of the specialized
				foster home or person licensed to operate the foster care agency, as
				applicable, shall ensure that each employee of the specialized foster home or a
				foster home with which the foster care agency has entered into a contract, as
				applicable, who will be responsible for administering medication to a child
				receives a copy of and understands the policy.
2. The policy adopted pursuant to subsection
				1 must include, without limitation:
(a)
				Training requirements for any member of the direct care staff who will be
				responsible for administering medication to a child;
(b) Procedures for administering medication
				to a child, including, without limitation, documenting the administration of
				medication and any error in administration;
(c) Except for medication which must be kept
				with a child pursuant to the instructions of a physician, provisions for
				storing medication, including, without limitation, a requirement that all
				medication be kept in a locked container or cabinet;
(d) Provisions for a manual or other record
				which includes the orders of the treating physician for each child and
				information on the potential side effects of each medication that is
				administered by direct care staff;
(e) Procedures for documenting and managing
				any adverse reaction to medication, including, without limitation, procedures
				for notifying the physician of a child in the case of a minor reaction or
				notifying emergency medical personnel in the case of a severe
				reaction;
(f) Procedures for
				reporting any incident relating to the administration of medication to a child,
				including, without limitation, documentation and reporting to a physician any
				severe reaction to medication or errors in administering medication;
(g) Procedures for handling and disposing of
				medication that comply with any standards for disposing of medication or drugs
				required by law; and
(h) Procedures
				for minimizing and addressing errors that occur in the administration of
				medication.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.722 - Records of prescription and nonprescription medication administered to children: Maintenance; required contents

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A
				specialized foster home or a foster home with which a foster care agency has
				entered into a contract that administers any prescription and nonprescription
				medication to a child shall maintain a record of each medication administered
				to the child. The record must contain:
(a)
				The name, age and any known allergies of the child;
(b) For a child to whom a psychotropic
				medication is administered, the written consent provided pursuant to
				NRS
				432B.4687 by the person who is legally
				responsible for the psychiatric care of the child;
(c) Except for the administration of a
				medication governed by the specific requirements of paragraph (b), written
				consent provided by the parent or legal guardian of the child for the
				administration of any prescription or nonprescription medication, and for any
				change in the administration of medication to the child;
(d) Separate sections for medication
				prescribed for the child which must contain the name and dosage of the
				medication, the recommended schedule for administering the medication and the
				purpose of the medication;
(e) The
				date and time any medication is actually administered to the child and the
				initials of the member of the direct care staff who administered the
				medication;
(f) Documentation of
				any information provided to the child concerning the medication, including,
				without limitation, the name and dosage of the medication, the recommended
				schedule for administering the medication and the purpose of the
				medication;
(g) A notation that the
				member of the direct care staff observed that the medication was taken properly
				and was not saved by the child;
(h)
				A notation or other documentation of potential and anticipated effects of the
				medication, including, without limitation, any desired, expected or unexpected
				effects, as observed by the direct care staff; and
(i) Documentation of any errors related to
				the management or administration of the medication, including, without
				limitation:
(1) Administration of medication
				to the child that was not authorized;
(2) Administration of the incorrect
				medication to the child;
(3)
				Failure to provide a dose of the medication to the child;
(4) Administration of the incorrect dose of
				the medication to the child;
(5)
				Administration of the medication to the child at the incorrect time;
				and
(6) Failure to provide
				medication because of the refusal of the child to take the medication,
				including the circumstances surrounding the refusal.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children › FOSTER HOMES › Specialized Foster Homes and Foster Care Agencies › Section 424.724 - Use of physical restraint: When authorized; reporting requirements

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A member of the direct care staff of a
				specialized foster home or a foster home with which a foster care agency has
				entered into a contract may use physical restraint on a child placed in the
				foster home only if:
(a) The physical
				restraint is authorized pursuant to
				NRS
				424.250 because the child presents an
				imminent threat of danger of harm to himself or herself or others;
				and
(b) The member of the direct
				care staff using physical restraint has completed the training required by NAC
				424.716.