049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-4 - Maximum Capacity

(a) The maximum capacity, in addition to the standards listed below, shall be based on the facility's ability to provide safe treatment, subject to space, staff/client ratio, and manageable caseloads.

(b) Each Crisis Shelter shall provide services for no more than ten (10) children.

(c) In an emergency, the provider may exceed its certified capacity under the following conditions:

(i) The Crisis Shelter has sufficient bed space;

(ii) The Crisis Shelter has available staff to meet the staff: child ratio required for the specific setting (e.g., group home or residential treatment); and

(iii) The Crisis Shelter shall not exceed by more than three (3) its certified capacity unless otherwise permitted by DFS.

(d) Any time the Crisis Shelter exceeds its certified capacity, the organization must notify the local DFS District Manager within twenty-four (24) hours and the DFS District Manager will make the determination as to the length of time that the facility can remain over its licensed capacity.

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049-4 Wyo. Code R. §§ 4-4

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