049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-9 - Staff Supervision

(a) The program shall have a chart delineating supervision for each program.

(b) During every shift, there must be a designated individual responsible for that shift (and at a minimum available by phone).

(c) A direct care staff member shall always be present when a child resident is in the facility or living unit, off ground activity or appointments which require direct care and supervision.

(i) Except as otherwise provided by this rule, children shall be supervised at all times. Short breaks in direct supervision shall be therapeutically indicated or necessary for the child to gain independence.

(ii) Youth actively working toward independence shall be permitted short breaks in supervision to pursue recreation, employment or educational opportunities that complement his or her plan of care.

(iii) The organization shall have sufficient staff to allow the number of children being served to be adequately supervised, taking into consideration the complexity of the needs of the children. The organization shall consider appointments requiring staff supervision, staff leave, possible illness of children and other relevant factors when scheduling staff and child activities.

(d) The organization shall not use electronic surveillance equipment devices in place of personal direct care staff supervision.

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049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-9

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.