2347. SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES

2347 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS: STANDARDS FOR CORE REQUIREMENTS -- THERAPEUTIC ASSISTANT SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES 2347.1 Therapeutic assistant services, provided in a residential setting, shall include the following activities: (a) Training in activities of daily living; (b) Instruction and supervision of therapeutic recreation activities; and (c) Protective supervision during evening, overnight, and weekend hours for patients who need the protection and structure of staff twenty-four (24) hours a day. 2347.2 A therapeutic assistant is required to have a high school degree or GED, and at least twenty (20) hours of in-service training per year regarding rehabilitation issues for substance abuse. 2347.3 A therapeutic assistant shall at a minimum be supervised by a Level II certified addictions counselor. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7774 (September 22, 2000).