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Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.15 - Responsibility for compliance

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(a) If
						an agency is the legal entity administering the home, the agency is responsible
						for compliance with this chapter.
(b) If the life sharing home is the legal
						entity, the home is responsible for compliance with this chapter.
The provisions of this §
														6500.15 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.16 - Fire safety occupancy permit

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If the home is located outside the cities of
						  Philadelphia, Scranton and Pittsburgh and is located in a multiple family
						  dwelling, the home shall have a valid fire safety occupancy permit listing the
						  appropriate type of occupancy from the Department of Labor and Industry. If the
						  home is located in the cities of Philadelphia, Scranton or Pittsburgh, the home
						  shall have a valid fire safety occupancy permit from the Department of Public
						  Safety of the city of Pittsburgh, the Department of Licensing and Inspection of
						  the city of Philadelphia or the Department of Community Development of the city
						  of Scranton, if required by local codes.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.17 - Self-assessment of homes

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(a) If an
						agency is the legal entity for the home, the agency shall complete a
						self-assessment of each home the agency is licensed to operate within 3 to 6
						months prior to the expiration date of the agency's certificate of compliance,
						to measure and record compliance with this chapter.
(b) The agency shall use the Department's
						licensing inspection instrument for this chapter to measure and record
						compliance.
(c) A copy of the
						agency's self-assessment results and a written summary of corrections made
						shall be kept for at least 1 year.
The provisions of this §
														6500.17 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.18 - Abuse

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Abuse of an individual is prohibited. Abuse is an act
						  or omission of an act that willfully deprives an individual of rights or human
						  dignity or which may cause or causes actual physical injury or emotional harm
						  to an individual, such as striking or kicking an individual; neglect; rape,
						  sexual molestation, sexual exploitation or sexual harrassment of an individual;
						  sexual contact between a family member or an agency staff person and an
						  individual; restraining an individual without following the requirements in
						  this chapter; financial exploitation of an individual; humiliating an
						  individual; or withholding regularly scheduled meals.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.19 - Child abuse

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Abuse or suspected abuse of an individual 17 years of
						  age or younger shall be immediately reported to ChildLine at 1 (800)
						  932-0313.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.20 - Incident report and investigation

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(a) The agency and the home shall report the
						following incidents, alleged incidents and suspected incidents through the
						Department's information management system or on a form specified by the
						Department within 24 hours of discovery by a staff person:
(1) Death.
(2) A physical act by an individual in an
						attempt to complete suicide.
(3)
						Inpatient admission to a hospital.
(4) Abuse, including abuse to an individual
						by another individual.
(5)
						Neglect.
(6)
						Exploitation.
(7) An individual who
						is missing for more than 24 hours or who could be in jeopardy if missing for
						any period of time.
(8) Law
						enforcement activity that occurs during the provision of a service or for which
						the individual is the subject of a law enforcement investigation that may lead
						to criminal charges against the individual.
(9) Injury requiring treatment beyond first
						aid.
(10) Fire requiring the
						services of the fire department. This provision does not include false
						alarms.
(11) Emergency
						closure.
(12) Theft or misuse of
						individual funds.
(13) A violation
						of individual rights.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.21 - Incident procedures to protect the individual

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(a) In investigating an incident, the
						following needs of the affected individual shall be reviewed and considered:
(1) Potential risks.
(2) Health care information.
(3) Medication history and current
						medication.
(4) Behavioral health
						history.
(5) Incident
						history.
(6) Social
						needs.
(7) Environmental
						needs.
(8) Personal
						safety.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.22 - Incident analysis

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(a) The
						following shall be completed for each confirmed incident:
(1) Analysis to determine the cause of the
						incident.
(2) Corrective action, if
						indicated.
(3) A strategy to
						address the potential risks to the affected individual.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.23 - Criminal history record check

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(a) An application for a Pennsylvania
						criminal history record check shall be submitted to the State Police for
						individuals 18 years of age or older who reside in the home, prior to an
						individual living or receiving respite care in the home.
(b) If a person 18 years of age or older who
						resides in the home is not a Pennsylvania resident, an application for a
						Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) criminal history record check shall be
						submitted to the FBI in addition to the Pennsylvania criminal record check,
						prior to an individual living or receiving respite care in the home.
(c) The requirements in subsections (a) and
						(b) apply for any person 17 years of age or older who moves into the home and
						any person who reaches the age of 18 years, after the individual lives in the
						home.
(d) Pennsylvania and FBI
						criminal history record checks shall have been completed no more than 1 year
						prior to an individual living or receiving respite care in the home.
(e) A copy of the final reports received from
						the State Police, and the FBI if applicable, shall be kept.
(f) If the home serves primarily children,
						23 Pa.C.S. §§
													6301-6384 (relating to Child Protective
						Services Law) applies.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.24 - Individual funds and property

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(a) There shall be a written policy that
						establishes procedures for the protection and adequate accounting of individual
						funds and property and for advising the individual concerning the use of funds
						and property.
(b) The policy may
						not prohibit or interfere with the individual's right to manage the
						individual's own finances.
(c) An
						individual's funds and property shall be used for the individual's
						benefit.
(d) An up-to-date
						financial and property record shall be kept for each individual that includes
						the following:
(1) Personal possessions and
						funds received by or deposited with the family or agency.
(2) Disbursements made to or for the
						individual.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.25 - Applicable statutes and regulations

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The home and agency shall comply with applicable
						  Federal and State statutes and regulations and local ordinances.
The provisions of this §
														6500.25 issued under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › GENERAL REQUIREMENTS › Section 6500.26 - Children's services

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(a) The
						child, the child's parents and the child's legal guardian shall be provided the
						opportunity to participate in the exercise of rights, decision-making and
						individual plan activities, unless otherwise prohibited by court
						order.
(b) The provisions of this
						chapter regarding rights, decision-making and individual plan activities shall
						be implemented in accordance with generally accepted, age-appropriate parental
						decision-making and practices for children, including bedtimes, privacy, school
						attendance, study hours, visitors and access to food and property, and do not
						require a modification of rights in the individual plan in accordance with
						§
												6500.155 (relating to content of
						the individual plan).
(c) The
						individual plan in §
												6500.155 shall include desired
						outcomes relating to strengthening or securing a permanent caregiving
						relationship for the child.
(d) An
						unrelated child and adult may not share a bedroom.
(e) For purposes of this section, a child is
						an individual who is under 18 years of age.
The provisions of this §
														6500.26 adopted under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS › Section 6500.31 - Exercise of rights

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(a) An
						individual may not be deprived of rights as provided under §
												6500.32 (relating to rights of the
						individual).
(b) An individual
						shall be provided the assistance necessary for the individual to understand the
						individual's rights.
(c) An
						individual may not be reprimanded, punished or retaliated against for
						exercising the individual's rights.
(d) A court's written order that restricts an
						individual's rights shall be followed.
(e) A court-appointed legal guardian may
						exercise rights and make decisions on behalf of an individual in accordance
						with the conditions of guardianship as specified in the court order.
(f) An individual who has a court-appointed
						legal guardian, or who has a court order restricting the individual's rights,
						shall be involved in decision-making in accordance with the court
						order.
(g) An individual has the
						right to designate persons to assist in decision-making and exercising rights
						on behalf of the individual.
The provisions of this §
														6500.31 adopted under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS › Section 6500.33 - Negotiation of choices

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(a) An
						individual's rights shall be exercised so that another individual's or
						household member's rights are not violated.
(b) The home shall assist the affected
						individuals and household members to negotiate choices in accordance with the
						home's practices to resolve differences and make choices.
The provisions of this §
														6500.33 adopted under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.32 (relating to rights of the
							 individual).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS › Section 6500.34 - Informing of rights

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(a) Individual
						rights and the process to report a rights violation shall be explained to the
						individual, and persons designated by the individual, prior to moving into the
						home and annually thereafter.
(b) A
						copy of the statement signed by the individual, or the individual's
						court-appointed legal guardian, acknowledging receipt of the information on
						individual rights shall be kept.
The provisions of this §
														6500.34 adopted under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.41 - Effective date of staff qualifications

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(a) Sections
						6500.42(c) and
						6500.43(e)
						(relating to chief executive officer; and life sharing specialist) apply to
						chief executive officers and life sharing specialists hired or promoted after
						November 8, 1991.
(b) Sections
						6400.43(c) and
						6400.44(c) 
						(relating to chief executive officer; and program specialist) as published as
						Chapter 9054 at 12 Pa.B. 384 (January 23, 1982) and which appeared in this
						title of the
Pennsylvania Code
at serial pages (133677) to
						(133678) apply to chief executive officers and life sharing specialists hired
						or promoted prior to November 8, 1991.
The provisions of this §
														6500.41 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.42 - Chief executive officer

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(a) If an agency is the legal entity
						administering the home, there shall be one chief executive officer responsible
						for the life sharing program or agency.
(b) The chief executive officer shall be
						responsible for the administration and general management of the agency,
						including the following:
(1) Implementation of
						policies and procedures.
(2)
						Admission and discharge of individuals.
(3) Safety and protection of
						individuals.
(4) Compliance with
						this chapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.43 - Life sharing specialist

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(a) There
						shall be a life sharing specialist for each individual.
(b) A life sharing specialist shall be
						assigned to no more than eight homes.
(c) A life sharing specialist shall be
						responsible for a maximum of 16 people, including people served in other types
						of services.
(d) The life sharing
						specialist shall be responsible for the following:
(1) Coordinating the completion of
						assessments.
(2) Participating in
						the individual plan process, development, team reviews and implementation in
						accordance with this chapter.
(3)
						Providing and supervising activities for the individuals in accordance with the
						individual plan.
(4) Supporting the
						integration of individuals in the community.
(5) Supporting individual communication and
						involvement with families and friends.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.44 - Supervision

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(a) An individual
						may be left unsupervised for specified periods of time if the absence of direct
						supervision is consistent with the individual's assessment and is part of the
						individual's individual plan, as an outcome which requires the achievement of a
						higher level of independence.
(b)
						An individual requiring direct supervision may not be left under the
						supervision of a person under 18 years of age.
(c) There shall be a life sharing specialist
						or designee accessible when the individual is in the home.
(d) Supervision as specified in the
						individual plan shall be implemented as written when the supervision specified
						in the individual plan is greater than required under subsections (a), (b) and
						(c).
(e) The staff qualifications
						and staff ratio as specified in the individual plan shall be implemented as
						written, including when the staff ratio is greater than required under
						subsections (a), (b) and (c).
(f)
						An individual may not be left unsupervised solely for the convenience of the
						family or direct service worker.
The provisions of this §
														6500.44 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b),
							 901-922 and 1001-1088); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and
							 Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.41 (relating to effective
							 date of staff qualifications).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.45 - CPR, first aid and Heimlich maneuver training

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(a) The primary caregiver shall be trained by
						an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health
						care organization, in first aid and Heimlich techniques prior to an individual
						living in the home and annually thereafter.
(b) The primary caregiver shall be trained
						and certified by an individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other
						recognized health care organization in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if
						indicated by the medical needs of the individual, prior to the individual
						living in the home and annually thereafter.
The provisions of this §
														6500.45 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b),
							 901-922 and 1001-1088); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and
							 Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.201 (relating to exceptions
							 for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.202 (relating to exceptions
							 for emergency respite care).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.46 - Reserved

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The provisions of this §
														6500.46 reserved under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.201 (relating to exceptions
							 for respite care); and 55 Pa. Code §
														6500.202 (relating to exceptions
							 for emergency respite care).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.47 - Orientation

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(a) Prior to an
						individual living in the home, the primary caregiver and the life sharing
						specialist shall complete the orientation as described in subsection
						(b).
(b) The orientation must
						encompass the following areas:
(1) The
						application of person-centered practices, community integration, individual
						choice and supporting individuals to develop and maintain
						relationships.
(2) The prevention,
						detection and reporting of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse in
						accordance with the Older Adults Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§
														10225.101-10225.5102), the Child Protective
						Services Law (23 Pa.C.S. §§
														6301-6386), the Adult Protective Services Act
						(35
						P.S. §§
														10210.101-10210.704) and
						applicable protective services regulations.
(3) Individual rights.
(4) Recognizing and reporting
						incidents.
(5) Job-related
						knowledge and skills.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.48 - Annual training

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(a) The
						primary caregiver and the life sharing specialist shall complete 24 hours of
						training related to job skills and knowledge each year.
(b) The annual training hours specified in
						subsection (a) must encompass the following areas:
(1) The application of person-centered
						practices, rights, facilitating community integration, individual choice and
						supporting individuals to develop and maintain relationships.
(2) The prevention, detection and reporting
						of abuse, suspected abuse and alleged abuse in accordance with the Older Adults
						Protective Services Act (35 P.S. §§
														10225.101-10225.5102), the Child Protective
						Services Law (23 Pa.C.S. §§
														6301-6386), the Adult Protective Services Act
						(35
						P.S. §§
														10210.101-10210.704) and
						applicable protective services regulations.
(3) Individual rights.
(4) Recognizing and reporting
						incidents.
(5) The safe and
						appropriate use of behavior supports.
(6) Implementation of the individual
						plan.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › STAFFING › Section 6500.49 - Training records

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(a)
						Records of orientation and training, including the training source, content,
						dates, length of training, copies of certificates received and persons
						attending, shall be kept.
(b) A
						training record for each person trained shall be kept.
The provisions of this §
														6500.49 issued under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.61 - Special accommodations

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(a) A
						home serving an individual with a physical disability, blindness, a visual
						impairment, deafness or a hearing impairment shall have accommodations to
						ensure the safety and reasonable accessibility for entrance to, movement within
						and exit from the home based upon each individual's needs.
(b) A home serving an individual with a
						physical disability, blindness, a visual impairment, deafness or a hearing
						impairment shall have adaptive equipment necessary for the individual to move
						about and function at the home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.62 - Poisons

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(a) Poisonous
						materials shall be kept locked or made inaccessible to individuals.
(b) Poisonous materials may be kept unlocked
						and accessible to individuals if all individuals living in the home are able to
						safely use or avoid poisonous materials. Documentation of each individual's
						ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials shall be in each
						individual's assessment.
(c)
						Poisonous materials shall be stored in their original, labeled
						containers.
(d) Poisonous materials
						shall be kept separate from food, food preparation surfaces and dining
						surfaces.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.63 - Heat sources

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(a) Heat
						sources, such as hot water pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters,
						radiators, wood and coal burning stoves and fireplaces, exceeding 120°F
						that are accessible to individuals, shall be equipped with protective guards or
						insulation to prevent individuals from coming in contact with the heat
						source.
(b) Heat sources do not
						require guards or insulation if all individuals living in the home understand
						the danger of heat sources and have the ability to sense and move away from the
						heat source quickly. Documentation of each individual's understanding and
						ability shall be in each individual's assessment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.64 - Sanitation

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(a) Clean
						conditions shall be maintained in all areas of the home.
(b) There may not be evidence of infestation
						of insects or rodents in the home.
(c) Trash shall be removed from the premises
						on a routine basis.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.65 - Ventilation

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Living areas, dining areas, individual bedrooms,
						  kitchens and bathrooms shall be ventilated by at least one operable window or
						  by mechanical ventilation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.66 - Lighting

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Rooms, hallways, interior stairways, outside steps,
						  outside doorways, porches, ramps and fire escapes, that are used by individuals
						  shall be lighted to assure safety and to avoid accidents.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.67 - Surfaces

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Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces shall be
						  free of hazards.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.68 - Running water

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(a) A home shall
						have hot and cold running water under pressure.
(b) Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and
						showers that are accessible to individuals may not exceed 120°F.
(c) Hot water temperatures in bathtubs and
						showers may exceed 120°F if all individuals in the home understand the
						danger of hot water and have the ability to sense and move away from the hot
						water quickly. Documentation of each individual's understanding and ability
						shall be in each individual's assessment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.69 - Indoor temperature

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(a) The
						indoor temperature in individual bedrooms and life sharing areas may not be
						less than 62°F during nonsleeping hours while individuals are present in
						the home.
(b) The indoor
						temperature in individual bedrooms and life sharing areas may not be less than
						55°F during sleeping hours.
(c)
						When the indoor temperature in individual bedrooms or life sharing areas
						exceeds 85°F, mechanical ventilation such as fans shall be used.
(d) If an individual's medical needs indicate
						an indoor temperature that is different from that required under subsections
						(a)-(c), the medical recommendations for temperature shall be met.
The provisions of this §
														6500.69 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.70 - Telephone

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A home shall have an operable telephone that is easily
						  accessible.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.71 - Emergency telephone numbers

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Telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police
						  department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be on or
						  by each telephone in the home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.72 - Screens, windows and doors

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(a) Windows, including windows in doors,
						shall be securely screened when windows or doors are open.
(b) Screens, windows and doors shall be in
						good repair.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.73 - Handrails

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An interior stairway exceeding two steps that is
						  accessible to individuals, ramp and outside steps exceeding two steps, shall
						  have a well-secured handrail.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.74 - Nonskid surfaces

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Interior stairs and outside steps that are accessible
						  to individuals shall have a nonskid surface.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.75 - Landings

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(a) A landing shall
						be provided beyond each interior and exterior door that opens directly into a
						stairway.
(b) A landing shall be at
						least as wide as the stairs leading to the landing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.76 - Furniture

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Furniture in individual bedrooms and life sharing areas
						  shall be nonhazardous, clean and sturdy.
The provisions of this §
														6500.76 amended under sections
							 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code
							 (62
							 P.S. §§
															201(2),
							 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911
							 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability
							 Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §
															4201(2)).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.77 - First aid materials

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Each home shall have antiseptic, an assortment of
						  adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and syrup of
						  Ipecac if any individual 4 years of age or younger, or an individual likely to
						  ingest poisons, is served.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.78 - Exterior conditions

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(a) An
						outside walkway that is used by individuals shall be free from ice, snow,
						obstructions and other hazards.
(b)
						The yard and outside of the home shall be well maintained and free from unsafe
						conditions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.79 - Individual bedrooms

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(a) An
						individual's bedroom may not be located in basements. Any level from which
						there is a standard door leading from that level directly outside to grade
						level is not considered a basement.
(b) An individual sharing a bedroom shall
						have a minimum of 50 square feet of bedroom space, measured wall to wall,
						including space occupied by furniture. An individual with a single bedroom
						shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of bedroom space, measured wall to wall,
						including space occupied by furniture.
(c) A bedroom shall have at least one
						exterior window that permits a view of the outside.
(d) Bedroom windows shall have drapes,
						curtains, shades, blinds or shutters.
(e) Bedrooms shall have doors at all
						entrances for privacy.
(f) In
						bedrooms, each individual shall have the following:
(1) A bed of size appropriate to the needs of
						the individual. Cots and portable beds are not permitted. Bunkbeds are not
						permitted for individuals 18 years of age or older.
(2) A clean, comfortable mattress and solid
						foundation.
(3) Bedding, including
						a pillow, linens and blankets appropriate for the season.
(4) A chest of drawers.
(5) Closet or wardrobe space with clothing
						racks and shelves accessible to the individual.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.80 - Bathrooms

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(a) There shall be
						at least one toilet and one bathtub or shower in the home.
(b) Privacy shall be provided for toilets,
						showers and bathtubs by partitions or doors.
(c) At least one bathroom area shall have a
						sink, wall mirror, soap, toilet paper, individual clean paper or cloth towels
						and trash receptacle.
(d) An
						individual washcloth, bath towel and toothbrush shall be provided for each
						individual.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.81 - Kitchens

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(a) Each home shall
						have a kitchen area with a refrigerator, sink, cooking equipment and cabinets
						for storage.
(b) Utensils used for
						eating, drinking and preparation of food or drink shall be washed and rinsed
						after each use.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.82 - Laundry

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Individual bed linens, towels, washcloths and clothing
						  shall be kept clean.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.83 - Swimming pools

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(a) An in-ground
						swimming pool shall be fenced with a gate that is locked when the pool is not
						in use.
(b) An aboveground swimming
						pool shall be made inaccessible to individuals when the pool is not in
						use.
(c) A swimming pool does not
						need to be locked or inaccessible if all individuals in the home understand
						water safety and can swim. Documentation of each individual's understanding and
						ability shall be in each individual's assessment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 6500.84 - Firearms

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Firearms shall be kept unloaded in a locked cabinet.
						  Ammunition shall be kept in a locked cabinet that is separate from
						  firearms.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.101 - Unobstructed stairways, halls, doorways and exits

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Stairways, halls, doorways and exits from rooms and
						  from the home shall be unobstructed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.102 - Flammable and combustible materials

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Flammable and combustible supplies and equipment shall
						  be utilized safely and stored away from heat sources.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.103 - Furnaces

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Furnaces shall be cleaned at least annually. Written
						  documentation of the cleaning shall be kept.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.104 - Portable space heaters

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Portable space heaters defined as heaters that are not
						  permanently mounted or installed, may not be used while individuals are in the
						  home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.105 - Wood and coal burning stoves

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(a)
						The use of wood and coal burning stoves is permitted only if the stove is
						inspected and approved for safe installation by a fire safety expert. Written
						documentation of the inspection and approval shall be kept.
(b) Wood and coal burning stoves, including
						chimneys and flues, shall be cleaned at least every year if used more
						frequently than once per week during the winter season. Written documentation
						of the cleaning shall be kept.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Article I - Licensing/Approval › Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 6500.106 - Fireplaces

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(a) Fireplaces
						shall be securely screened or equipped with protective guards while in
						use.
(b) Fireplace chimneys and
						flues shall be cleaned at least every year if used more frequently than once
						per week during the winter season. Written documentation of the cleaning shall
						be kept.