6270. INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

6270 INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS 6270.1 As early as practicable, but no later than a resident's fourteenth (14th) birthday, the facility shall develop and follow a written plan to teach independent living skills that are individualized, age-appropriate, and in accordance with each resident's ISP, including knowledge, practices and skills in the following areas: (a) General health, general safety and fire safety; (b) Reproductive health and contraception; (c) Parenting skills, including child development, health, and safety; (d) HIV and sexually transmitted disease; (e) Problem solving and decision-making; (f) Conflict resolution, negotiation, team building, peer support, and relationship; (g) Work readiness and employment; (h) Stress reduction; (i) Money management; (j) Meal purchase, preparation and storage; (k) Nutrition; (l) Shopping; (m) Personal grooming and hygiene; (n) Transportation; and (o) Household maintenance. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8675, 8732 (September 21, 2001).