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Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter A - RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.11 - Child care

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When a residential facility admits children for services or
					 for custodial care, the following requirements apply:
(1)
Building exterior and
				  grounds.
The residential facility shall:
(i) Fence off or have natural barriers to
				  protect children from all areas determined to be unsafe including steep grades,
				  cliffs, open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters or roads.
(ii) Provide access to outdoor recreational
				  space and recreational equipment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.21 - General requirements for nonresidential facilities

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The nonresidential facility shall:
(1) Hold a license under Chapter 709
				  (relating to standards for licensure of freestanding treatment facilities), a
				  certificate under Chapter 711 (relating to standards for certification of
				  treatment activities which are part of a health care facility) or approval
				  under Chapter 713 (reserved).
(2)
				  Have a certificate of occupancy from the Department of Labor and Industry or
				  its local equivalent.
(3) Comply
				  with applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.22 - Building exterior and grounds

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The nonresidential facility shall:
(1) Maintain all structures, fences and
				  playground equipment, when applicable, on the grounds of the facility so as to
				  be free from any danger to health and safety.
(2) Keep the grounds of the facility clean,
				  safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well being of
				  clients, employees and visitors. The exterior of the building and the building
				  grounds or yard shall be free of hazards.
(3) Keep exterior exits, stairs and walkways
				  lighted at night if in use.
(4)
				  Store all trash, garbage and rubbish in noncombustible, covered containers that
				  prevent the penetration of insects and rodents, and remove it at least once
				  every week.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.23 - Counseling or activity areas and office space

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The nonresidential facility shall:
(1) Maintain space for both individual and
				  group counseling sessions.
(2)
				  Maintain counseling areas with furnishings which are in good repair.
(3) Ensure privacy so that counseling
				  sessions cannot be seen or heard outside the counseling room. Counseling room
				  walls shall extend from the floor to the ceiling.
(4) Locate counseling areas so that noise
				  does not disturb or interfere with counseling sessions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.24 - Bathrooms

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The nonresidential facility shall:
(1) Provide bathrooms to accommodate staff,
				  clients and other users of the facility.
(2) Provide a sink, a wall mirror, an
				  operable soap dispenser, and either individual paper towels or a mechanical
				  dryer in each bathroom.
(3) Have
				  hot and cold water under pressure. Hot water temperature may not exceed
				  120°F.
(4) Provide privacy in
				  toilets by doors.
(5) Ventilate
				  bathrooms by exhaust fan or window.
(6) Provide toilet paper at each toilet at
				  all times.
(7) Maintain each
				  bathroom in a functional, clean and sanitary manner at all times.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.25 - Food service

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A nonresidential facility may provide meals to clients
					 through onsite food preparation areas, a central food preparation area or
					 contractual arrangements with vendors or caterers. A nonresidential facility
					 which operates an onsite food preparation area or a central food preparation
					 area shall:
(1) Have a food
				  preparation area with a refrigerator, a sink, a stove, an oven and cabinet
				  space for storage.
(2) Clean and
				  disinfect food preparation areas and appliances following each prepared
				  meal.
(3) Clean all eating,
				  drinking and cooking utensils and all food preparation areas after each usage
				  and store the utensils in a clean enclosed area.
(4) Ensure that storage areas for foods are
				  free of food particles, dust and dirt.
(5) Keep cold food at or below 40°F, hot
				  food at or above 140°F, and frozen food at or below 0°F.
(6) Store all food items off the
				  floor.
(7) Prohibit pets in the
				  food preparation area.
(8) Prohibit
				  smoking in food preparation areas.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.26 - Heating and cooling

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The nonresidential facility:
(1) Shall have a heating and cooling
				  ventilation system that is adequate to maintain an indoor temperature of at
				  least 65°F in the winter. When indoor temperatures exceed 90°F,
				  mechanical ventilation such as fans or air conditioning shall be
				  used.
(2) May not permit in the
				  facility heaters that are not permanently mounted or installed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.27 - General safety and emergency procedures

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The nonresidential facility shall:
(1) Be free of rodent and insect
				  infestation.
(2) Require that pets
				  which are housed in a nonresidential facility be cared for in a safe and
				  sanitary manner.
(3) Limit smoking
				  to designated smoking areas.
(4)
				  Provide written procedures for staff and clients to follow in case of an
				  emergency which shall include provisions for:
(i) The evacuation and transfer of clients
				  and staff to a safe location.
(ii)
				  Assignments of staff during emergencies.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.28 - Fire safety

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(a)
Exits.
(1) The
				  nonresidential facility shall:
(i) Ensure that
				  stairways, hallways and exits from rooms and from the nonresidential facility
				  are unobstructed.
(ii) Maintain a
				  minimum of two exits on every floor, including the basement, that are separated
				  by a minimum distance of 15 feet.
(iii) Maintain each ramp, interior stairway
				  and outside steps exceeding two steps with a well-secured handrail and maintain
				  each porch that has over an 18 inch drop with a well-secured railing.
(iv) Clearly indicate exits by the use of
				  signs.
(v) Light interior exits and
				  stairs at all times.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 705 - PHYSICAL PLANT STANDARDS › Subchapter B - NONRESIDENTIAL FACILITIES › Section 705.29 - Child care

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When a nonresidential facility admits children for services
					 or for custodial care, the following requirements apply:
(1)
Building exterior and
				  grounds.
The nonresidential facility shall:
(i) Fence off or have natural barriers to
				  protect children from all areas determined to be unsafe including steep grades,
				  open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters or roads.
(ii) Provide access to outdoor recreational
				  space and recreational equipment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 709.1 - Scope

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(a) This chapter
				  establishes the procedures for the issuance of a license by activity to
				  freestanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities. The term, facility, applies
				  to the physical location from which drug and alcohol services are provided. A
				  facility may provide more than one service.
(b) This chapter provides standards by
				  activity for the licensure of freestanding drug and alcohol treatment
				  facilities, under the powers and duties contained in Articles IX and X of the
				  Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§
											901-922,
				  1001-1031, and
				  1051-1059).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 709.2 - Policy

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(a) Persons,
				  partnerships and corporations, or other legal entities intending to provide
				  drug and alcohol treatment services, shall first be licensed by the
				  Department.
(b) No drug or alcohol
				  freestanding treatment facilities may receive funds from the Department without
				  a license issued under this chapter.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 709.3 - Legal base

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The authority of the Department to license drug and alcohol
					 treatment activities is established under the powers and duties contained in
					 Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§
											901-922,
					 1001-1031, and
					 1051-1059) as transferred to
					 the Department by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1977 (P. L. 372) (71 P. S. §
											751-25) and No. 4 of 1981 (P. L. 610)
					 (71
					 P. S. §
											751-31).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 709.4 - Exceptions

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(a) The Department
				  may, within its discretion, and for good reasons, grant exceptions or
				  extensions of time to this chapter when the policy objectives of this chapter
				  are met, but no exception may be granted which contravenes the authorizing
				  statute.
(b) The project director
				  shall submit a written request for an exception which shall include the
				  approval of the governing body.
(c)
				  Exceptions will not be granted for a situation in which a provisional license
				  would be appropriate.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 709.5 - Revocation of exceptions

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(a) An
				  exception granted under this chapter may be revoked by the Department. Notice
				  of revocation will be in writing and include the reason for the action of the
				  Department and a specific date upon which the exception will be
				  terminated.
(b) In revoking an
				  exception, the Department will provide for a reasonable time between the date
				  of written notice of revocation and the date of termination of an exception for
				  the project to come into compliance with this part.
(c) If a project wishes to request a
				  reconsideration of a denial or revocation of an exception, it must do so in
				  writing to the Department within 30 days of receipt of the adverse
				  notification.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.11 - Application for license

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(a) Persons,
				  partnerships, corporations, or other legal entities intending to provide drug
				  and alcohol treatment services shall apply for a license from the Department.
				  Application shall be made using forms and procedures prescribed by the
				  Department.
(b) The license shall
				  expire 1 year from the date of issuance. Prior to the expiration of the current
				  license, the Department will notify the facility of the date for an annual
				  on-site inspection for renewal of license.
(c) The Department will notify the
				  appropriate SCA of applications for and issuance of a license to any facility
				  or individual within the SCA's area of responsibility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.12 - Full licensure

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(a) A license to
				  operate the facility will be issued when, after an on-site inspection by an
				  authorized representative of the Department, it has been determined that
				  requirements for licensure under this chapter, have been met.
(b) A license will be issued to the owner of
				  a facility and will indicate the name of the facility, the address, the date of
				  issuance, and the types of activities the facility is authorized to
				  provide.
(c) The current license
				  shall be displayed in a public and conspicuous place in the facility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.13 - Provisional licensure

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(a) The
				  Department will issue a provisional license, valid for a specific time period
				  of no more than 6 months when the Department finds that a facility:
(1) Has substantially, but not completely,
				  complied with applicable requirements for licensure.
(2) Is complying with a course of correction
				  approved by the Department.
(3) Has
				  existing deficiencies that will not adversely alter the health, welfare or
				  safety of the facility's clients.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.14 - Restriction on license

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(a) A license
				  applies to the person, the named facility, the premises designated therein and
				  the activities notes, and is not transferable.
(b) The licensee, using Department forms,
				  shall notify the Department within 90 days of the occurrence of any of the
				  following conditions:
(1) Change in
				  ownership.
(2) Change in name of
				  the facility.
(3) Change in
				  location of the facility.
(4)
				  Change in activity/discontinuance of an activity.
(5) Change in authorized maximum
				  capacity.
(6) Closing of
				  facility.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.15 - Right to enter and inspect

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(a) An
				  authorized representative of the Department has the right to enter, visit, and
				  inspect a facility licensed or applying for a license under this
				  chapter.
(b) The authorized
				  Department representative shall have full and free access to the records of the
				  facility and its clients.
(c) The
				  authorized Department representative has the right to interview clients as part
				  of the visitation and inspection process.
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												715.3 (relating to approval of
						narcotic treatment programs).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.16 - Notification of deficiencies

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(a) The
				  authorized Department representative will leave appropriate Department forms
				  with the facility director to address areas of noncompliance with the
				  standards.
(b) These forms shall be
				  completed and submitted to the Division of Licensing within 15 working days
				  after the site visit.
(c) A license
				  may not be issued until a plan of action has been approved by the
				  Department.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.17 - Refusal or revocation of license

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(a) The Department may revoke or refuse to
				  issue a license for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to comply with a directive issued
				  by the Department.
(2) Violation
				  of, or noncompliance with, this chapter.
(3) Failure to comply with a plan of
				  correction approved by the Department, unless the Department approves an
				  extension or modification of the plan of correction.
(4) Gross incompetence, negligence or
				  misconduct in the operation of the facility.
(5) Fraud, deceit, misrepresentation or
				  bribery in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license.
(6) Lending, borrowing or using the license
				  of another facility.
(7) Knowingly
				  aiding or abetting the improper granting of a license.
(8) Mistreating or abusing individuals cared
				  for or treated by the facility.
(9)
				  Continued noncompliance in disregard of this part.
(10) Operating a facility that, by nature of
				  its physical condition, endangers the health and safety of the
				  public.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter B - LICENSING PROCEDURES › Section 709.18 - Hearings

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(a) The Department
				  will convene and conduct a show cause hearing for a facility under 1 Pa. Code
				  §
										35.37 (relating to answers to
				  orders to show cause) and this chapter.
(b) An administrative hearing held under this
				  section shall be conducted under 1 Pa. Code Part II (relating to general rules
				  of administrative practice and procedure).
(c) The Department may institute appropriate
				  legal proceedings to enforce compliance with this chapter.
(d) This section supplements 1 Pa. Code Part
				  II.
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												715.4 (relating to denial,
						revocation or suspension of
						approval).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.21 - Applicability

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(a) The intake,
				  evaluation and referral, inpatient nonhospital, partial hospitalization,
				  outpatient and inpatient hospital activities shall comply with this
				  chapter.
(b) A facility in which
				  freestanding treatment activities are provided that has a valid full license
				  from the Department of Public Welfare under 55 Pa. Code Chapters 5300 and 5310
				  (relating to private psychiatric hospitals; and community residential
				  rehabilitation services for the mentally ill) is deemed to be in compliance
				  with §§
										709.22-709.26,
				  709.29 and
				  709.32. This subsection shall
				  remain in effect as long as the Department finds the standards in 55 Pa. Code
				  Chapters 5300 and 5310 to be consistent with the requirements of this
				  subchapter.
The provisions of this §
												709.21 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.22 - Governing body

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(a) A project shall
				  have a governing body and legal responsibility for the project rests in the
				  governing body.
(b) The duties of
				  the governing body include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Designating the position to serve as
				  project director as the person officially responsible to the governing body
				  either directly or indirectly.
(2)
				  Identifying the project's purpose and philosophy directly related to drug and
				  alcohol services.
(3) Documenting
				  the project's organizational structure.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.23 - Project director

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Project directors shall prepare, annually update and sign a
					 written manual delineating project policies and procedures.
The provisions of this §
												709.23 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												709.21 (relating to
						applicability).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.24 - Treatment/rehabilitation management

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(a) The
				  governing body shall adopt a written plan for the coordination of client
				  treatment and rehabilitation services which includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Definition of the target population
				  toward whom facility services are directed.
(2) Identification of the treatment models
				  and practices utilized by the project.
(3) Written procedures for the management of
				  treatment/rehabilitation services for clients.
(4) Written procedures for referral outlining
				  cooperation with other service providers including, but not limited to,
				  provisions for access to emergency services.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.25 - Fiscal management

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The project shall obtain the services of an independent
					 certified public accountant for an annual financial audit of activities
					 associated with the project's drug/alcohol abuse services, in accordance with
					 generally accepted accounting principles which include reference to the drug
					 and alcohol treatment activities.
The provisions of this §
												709.25 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												709.21 (relating to
						applicability).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.26 - Personnel management

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(a) The
				  governing body shall adopt and have implemented written project personnel
				  policies and procedures in compliance with State and Federal employment laws.
				  In addition, the written policies and procedures must specifically include, but
				  are not limited to:
(1) Utilization of
				  volunteers.
(2) Rules of
				  conduct.
(3) Supervision of
				  staff.
(4) Orientation of new
				  employees.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.28 - Confidentiality

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(a) A written
				  procedure shall be developed by the project director which shall comply with 4
				  Pa. Code §
										255.5 (relating to projects and
				  coordinating bodies: disclosure of client-oriented information). The procedure
				  must include, but not be limited to:
(1)
				  Confidentiality of client identity and records. Procedures must include a
				  description of how the project plans to address security and release of
				  electronic and paper records and identification of the person responsible for
				  maintenance of client records.
(2)
				  Identification of project staff having access to records, and the methods by
				  which staff gain access.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.29 - Retention of client records

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(a)
				  Client records, regardless of format, shall be readily accessible for a minimum
				  of 4 years following the discharge of a client.
(b) If the project discontinues operation, it
				  shall make known to the Department where its records are stored.
The provisions of this §
												709.29 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												709.21 (relating to
						applicability).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.30 - Client rights

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The project shall develop written policies and procedures
					 on client rights and document written acknowledgement by clients that they have
					 been notified of those rights.
(1) A
				  client receiving care or treatment under section 7 of the act (71 P. S. §
											1690.107) shall retain civil rights and
				  liberties except as provided by statute. No client may be deprived of a civil
				  right solely by reason of treatment.
(2) The project may not discriminate in the
				  provision of services on the basis of age, race, creed, sex, ethnicity, color,
				  national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap or
				  religion.
(3) Clients have the
				  right to inspect their own records. The project, facility or clinical director
				  may temporarily remove portions of the records prior to the inspection by the
				  client if the director determines that the information may be detrimental if
				  presented to the client. Reasons for removing sections shall be documented in
				  the record.
(4) Clients have the
				  right to appeal a decision limiting access to their records to the
				  director.
(5) Clients have the
				  right to request the correction of inaccurate, irrelevant, outdated or
				  incomplete information in their records.
(6) Clients have the right to submit rebuttal
				  data or memoranda to their own records.
The provisions of this §
												709.30 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.31 - Data collection system

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(a) A data
				  collection and recordkeeping system shall be developed that allows for the
				  efficient retrieval of data needed to measure the project's performance in
				  relationship to its stated goals and objectives.
(b) The recordkeeping system must allow for
				  the identification of clients' admissions and discharges within a specific time
				  period.
The provisions of this §
												709.31 amended under section
						2301-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
													613.1).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.32 - Medication control

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(a) Projects
				  furnishing pharmaceutical services shall present a license from the Department
				  of Health's Board of Examiners or the Department of State's State Board of
				  Pharmacy and a DEA registration to Department employees. Other notices of
				  review or inspection, or both, shall be made available upon request.
(b) Verbal orders for medication can be given
				  only by a physician or other medical professional authorized by State and
				  Federal law to prescribe medication and verbal orders may be received only by
				  another physician or medical professional authorized by State and Federal law
				  to receive verbal orders. When a verbal or telephone order is given, it has to
				  be authenticated in writing by a physician or other medical professional
				  authorized by State and Federal law to prescribe medication. In detoxification
				  levels of care, written authentication shall occur no later than 24 hours from
				  the time the order was given. Otherwise, written authentication shall occur
				  within 3 business days from the time the order was given.
(c) The project shall have and implement a
				  written policy and procedures regarding all medications used by clients which
				  shall include, but not be limited to:
(1)
				  Administration of medication, including the documentation of the administration
				  of medication:
(i) By individuals permitted to
				  administer by Pennsylvania law.
(ii) When self administered by the
				  client.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.33 - Notification of termination

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(a)
				  Project staff shall notify the client, in writing, of a decision to
				  involuntarily terminate the client's treatment at the project. The notice shall
				  include the reason for termination.
(b) The client shall have an opportunity to
				  request reconsideration of a decision terminating treatment.
This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
												709.41 (relating to exceptions to
						the general standards for freestanding treatment
						facilities).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter C - GENERAL STANDARDS FOR FREESTANDING TREATMENT ACTIVITIES › Section 709.34 - Reporting of unusual incidents

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(a) The
				  project shall develop and implement policies and procedures to respond to the
				  following unusual incidents:
(1) Physical
				  assault or sexual assault by staff or a client.
(2) Selling or use of illicit drugs on the
				  premises.
(3) Death or serious
				  injury due to trauma, suicide, medication error or unusual circumstances while
				  in residential treatment or, when known by facility, for ambulatory
				  services.
(4) Significant
				  disruption of services due to disaster such as fire, storm, flood or other
				  occurrence which closes the facility for more than 1 day.
(5) Theft, burglary, break-in or similar
				  incident at the facility.
(6) Event
				  at the facility requiring the presence of police, fire or ambulance
				  personnel.
(7) Fire or structural
				  damage to the facility.
(8)
				  Outbreak of a contagious disease requiring Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
				  notification.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR INTAKE, EVALUATION AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES › Section 709.41 - Exceptions to the general standards for freestanding treatment activities

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Due to the nature of intake, evaluation and referral,
					 projects of this kind need not comply with the following sections:
(1) Section
				  709.24(a)(2) and
				  (3) (relating to treatment/rehabilitation
				  management).
(2) Section
				  709.33 (relating to notification
				  of termination).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR INTAKE, EVALUATION AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES › Section 709.42 - Project management

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(a) The
				  intake project shall have a written procedure for the performance of the
				  following functions:
(1) Orientation of the
				  client to the drug or alcohol service delivery system, or both.
(2) Thorough exploration of service needs and
				  discussion with the client concerning service options to which he may be
				  referred.
(3) Development of a
				  confidential history, including significant medical, social, drug and alcohol,
				  occupational and family information.
(4) Prompt arrangement for delivery of the
				  requested services.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR INTAKE, EVALUATION AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES › Section 709.43 - Client management

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(a) The
				  intake project shall have written policies and procedures for communication
				  with law-enforcement authorities, local or State health or welfare authorities,
				  as appropriate, regarding clients whose condition or its cause is reportable;
				  for example, persons having contagious diseases or victims of suspected
				  criminal acts, such as rape or gunshot wounds,
				  18 Pa.C.S. §
											5106
				  (relating to failure to report injuries by firearm or criminal act) and child
				  abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (11 P. S. §§
											2201-2224).
(b) The intake project shall have written
				  policies and procedures to address special issues regarding treatment of
				  clients. These policies and procedures shall include, but are not limited to:
(1) Individuals who lose
				  consciousness.
(2)
				  Minors.
(3) Individuals with
				  communicable disease.
(4)
				  Individuals requiring transfer to a hospital or other treatment
				  facility.
(5) Individuals requiring
				  detoxification.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter D - STANDARDS FOR INTAKE, EVALUATION AND REFERRAL ACTIVITIES › Section 709.44 - Client records

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(a) The project
				  shall maintain a client record on an individual which shall include, but not be
				  limited to:
(1) Histories, which include the
				  following:
(i) Medical history.
(ii) Drug or alcohol history, or
				  both.
(iii) Personal
				  history.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter E - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION › Section 709.51 - Intake and admission

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(a) The project
				  director shall develop a written plan providing for intake and admission which
				  includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Criteria
				  for admission.
(2) Treatment
				  methodology.
(3) Requirements for
				  completion of treatment.
(4)
				  Involuntary discharge/termination criteria.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter E - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION › Section 709.52 - Treatment and rehabilitation services

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(a) An individual treatment and
				  rehabilitation plan shall be developed with a client. This plan shall include,
				  but not be limited to, written documentation of:
(1) Short and long-term goals for treatment
				  as formulated by both staff and client.
(2) Type and frequency of treatment and
				  rehabilitation services.
(3)
				  Proposed type of support service.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter E - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION › Section 709.53 - Client records

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(a) There shall
				  be a complete client record on an individual which includes information
				  relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but
				  not be limited to, the following:
(1) Consent
				  forms.
(2) Medication
				  records.
(3) Record of services
				  provided.
(4) Referral
				  contact.
(5) Progress
				  notes.
(6) Individualized treatment
				  and rehabilitation plan.
(7)
				  Client-related correspondence.
(8)
				  Case consultation notes.
(9)
				  Aftercare plan, if applicable.
(10)
				  Discharge summary.
(11) Follow-up
				  information.
(12) Verification that
				  work done by the client at the project is an integral part of his treatment and
				  rehabilitation plan.
(13)
				  Documentation of special dietetic needs, if applicable.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter E - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION › Section 709.54 - Project management services

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(a)
				  An inpatient nonhospital project shall have written policies and procedures for
				  its dietetic services which include, but are not limited to:
(1) Purchasing of food and
				  equipment.
(2) Receiving, storing
				  and preserving of food stuff.
(3)
				  Proper preparation of food.
(4)
				  Safety and sanitation, including the preparation, handling, and storage of
				  foods; the care and cleaning of dishes, utensils and work area.
(5) Personal hygiene for those in food
				  preparation areas.
(6) Special
				  dietary needs.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter F - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-SHORT-TERM DETOXIFICATION › Section 709.61 - Exceptions to the general standards for freestanding treatment activities

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Due to the nature of this detoxification activity, projects
					 of this kind need not comply with §
										709.24(a)(2) and
					 (3) (relating to treatment/rehabilitation
					 management).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter F - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-SHORT-TERM DETOXIFICATION › Section 709.62 - Intake and admission

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(a) The project
				  director shall develop a written plan providing for intake and admission which
				  includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Criteria
				  for admission.
(2) Treatment
				  methodology.
(3) Requirements for
				  completion of treatment.
(4)
				  Involuntary discharge/termination criteria.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter F - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-SHORT-TERM DETOXIFICATION › Section 709.63 - Client records

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(a) There shall
				  be a complete client record on an individual which includes information
				  relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but
				  not be limited to the following:
(1) Consent
				  forms.
(2) Drug and alcohol support
				  plan.
(3) Progress notes.
(4) Medication records.
(5) Record of services provided.
(6) Aftercare plans, if applicable.
(7) Discharge summary.
(8) Follow-up information.
(9) Verification that work done by the client
				  at the project is an integral part of the client's drug and alcohol support
				  plan.
(10) Documentation of special
				  dietetic needs, if applicable.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter F - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-SHORT-TERM DETOXIFICATION › Section 709.64 - Project management services

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(a)
				  The inpatient nonhospital project shall have written policies and procedures
				  for its dietetic services which shall include, but not be limited to the
				  following:
(1) Purchasing of food and
				  equipment.
(2) Receiving, storing
				  and preserving of food stuff.
(3)
				  Proper preparation of food.
(4)
				  Safety and sanitation, including the preparation, handling and storage of
				  foods; the care and cleaning of dishes, utensils and work area.
(5) Personal hygiene for those in food
				  preparation areas.
(6) Special
				  dietary needs.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter G - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES (TLFs) › Section 709.71 - Intake and admission

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(a) The project
				  director shall develop a written plan providing for intake and admission which
				  includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Criteria
				  for admission.
(2) Guidelines for
				  completion of residency.
(3)
				  Involuntary discharge/termination criteria.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter G - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES (TLFs) › Section 709.72 - Client records

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(a) There shall
				  be a complete client record on an individual which includes information
				  relative to the client's involvement with the project. This shall include, but
				  not be limited to, the following:
(1) Consent
				  forms.
(2) Client-related
				  correspondence.
(3) Medication
				  records.
(4) Referral
				  contract.
(5) Activity
				  notes.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter G - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES (TLFs) › Section 709.73 - Client management services

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The transitional living facilities need not comply with
					 §
										709.24(a)
					 (relating to treatment/rehabilitation management). The project's governing body
					 shall instead adopt a written plan for the coordination of residential services
					 which includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Defined target population.
(2) Written procedures for the management of
				  residential services for clients.
(3) Written procedures for referral outlining
				  cooperation with other service providers.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter G - STANDARDS FOR INPATIENT NONHOSPITAL ACTIVITIES-TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITIES (TLFs) › Section 709.74 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY › Part V - Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs › Chapter 709 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSURE OF FREESTANDING TREATMENT FACILITIES › Subchapter H - STANDARDS FOR PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION ACTIVITIES › Section 709.81 - Intake and admission

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(a) The project
				  director shall develop a written plan providing for intake and admission which
				  includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Criteria
				  for admission.
(2) Treatment
				  methodology.
(3) Requirements for
				  completion of treatment.
(4)
				  Involuntary discharge/termination criteria.