Group Home Residential Operations - Policies and Procedures- Texas State Licensure

Introducing our comprehensive Group Home Residential Operations Policies and Procedures package designed specifically for Texas State Licensure. We understand the critical importance of adhering to state regulations and maintaining the highest standards of care in the home health industry. Our meticulously crafted set of policies and procedures is your key to achieving and sustaining compliance while delivering exceptional healthcare services.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION 
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 
STATEMENT OF POLICY 
DOCUMENT CONTROL & APPROVALS 
RECORD KEEPING MANAGEMENT POLICY 
Procedures: 
Serious Incident Reporting 
Personnel Records 
Child Records 
Active Child Record 
Record Retention 
Unauthorized Absences 
Strategies for service continuity and record recovery
Operation Records
Designation of person responsible for records management
Disposition of records

PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Organizational Chart
Job Descriptions
Chief Executive Officer
Child-Care Administrator
Registered Nurse
Caregiver
Therapist
Psychologist

Staffing Plan
Types of Services Provided and Service Descriptions
Adjustments in Staffing and Emergency

Employee Training and Development
Medication Administration
Behavioral Management
Emergency Preparedness
Record Keeping in Employee Personnel Records

Taking Children Away from Operations and Overnight Visit Policy
Background Check and Drug-Free Workplace
Drug-Free and Non-Smoking Policies
Employee Verification
Background Check
Recruitment

Abuse, Neglect, Or Exploitation
Procedures:
Disciplinary sanctions
Investigation Procedures
Evidence
Protective Custody
Identification of Suspect/Custody Considerations
Notifications
Documentation
Impact of Investigation

Confidentiality
Drug Testing Policy

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Conflict of Interest

ADMISSION POLICIES
Policy:
Procedure:
Admission Criteria
Intake Assessment
Program for Children in Care

CHILD-CARE POLICIES
Children Rights
Visitation, Outings, Mail and Telephones
Visitation and Communication Procedures
Outing Procedures
Visiting Hours

Children’s Clothing and Personal Belongings
Policy:
Procedure:
Nominated Supervisors and Responsibilities
Limitations and The Reasons for The Limitations

Behavior Management
Policy:
Procedure:
Disruptive Behavior
Behavior Interventions
Positive Behavior Support Strategies
Responding to Disruptive Behavior
Children Discipline and Behavior
Restricted Behavior Management Practices
Physical Restraints

Religion, Culture, And Ethic Heritage
Policy:
Procedure:

Educational and Vocational Services; Work Assignments and Trips
Policy:
Educational Services
Vocational Services
Work Assignments
Trips

Grievances
Policy:
Procedures:
Summary of the Grievance Resolution
Grievance Handling
Filing and Resolution of Grievance Process

Family Involvement and Communication
Medical and Health Care
Policy:
Procedure:
General Health Care
Medical Care
Dental Care

EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION POLICIES
Emergency Behavior Interventions Permit to Caregivers
Specific Techniques and Qualifications
Restrictions on the Use of Permitted Emergency Behavior Interventions
Orientation and Emergency Behavior
Training for Emergency Behavior Intervention
Prohibitions for Discharging

DISCIPLINE POLICIES
Methods Used and Positive Response
Trauma Informed Care
Corporal Punishment
Prohibited Punishment
Importance of Nurturing Behavior and Stimulation

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM
Criteria used to select participants for the program
Supervision Requirements
Expected Behavior, Training, Education and Roles of Individuals

VOLUNTEERS
ABUSE AND NEGLECT POLICIES
Annual Training
Awareness and Warning
Prevention Techniques
Parent Coordination and Actions

PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM VACCINE- PREVENTABLE DISEASES
OSHA Regulations, Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
HIV
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
PPE
Hazard Communication/ MSDS
Radiation
Chemical and Blood Spills

WEAPONS, FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, AND PROJECTILES
TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTE USE
LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure 01: Record Keeping Log
Annexure 02: Record Retrieval Form
Annexure 03: Authorization to Release Information Form
Annexure 04: Unauthorized Leave Form
Annexure 05: Serious Incident Form
Annexure 06: Employee Checklist
Annexure 07: Acknowledgment
Annexure 08: Staff Training and Development Form
Annexure 09: Active Child Form
Annexure 10: Child Unauthorized Leave Debrief Form
Annexure 11: Continuous Unauthorized Leave
Annexure 12: Annual Summary Log
Annexure 13: Information Breach Form
Annexure 14: Monthly Records Management Review
Annexure 15: Training Form
Annexure 16: Daily Medication Form
Annexure 17: Disruptive Behavior Form
Annexure 18: Fire Safety Drill Form
Annexure 19: Emergency Preparedness Numbers
Annexure 20: Safety Drill Form
Annexure 21: Caretaker Acknowledgement Form
Annexure 22: Parental Consent Form
Annexure 23: Criminal Disclosure Form
Annexure 24: Child Maltreatment Form
Annexure 25: Investigative Form
Annexure 26: Child Intake Form
Annexure 27: Child Medication Form
Annexure 28: Child Inventory Form
Annexure 29: Child Acknowledgment
Annexure 30: Medical and Dental Consent Form
Annexure 31: Medical Refusal Form
Annexure 32: Sign in and Sign out Log
Annexure 33: Transfer/ Discharge Form
Annexure 34: Money Holding Log