89 Ill. Adm. Code 686.1230
Provider Standards
Section 686.1230 Provider Standards
a) The provider
must be a legally constituted agency or organization, or an entity operated by
a state or political subdivision of a state under an appropriate federal, state
or local statute.
b) The
provider's governing body shall:
1) establish
in writing the organization's mission, policies, and necessary financial
support;
2) employ
a full-time Director and delegate to that person the authority and
responsibility for the management of the provider agency in accordance with
established policies;
3) meet with
its executive committee and Director at least quarterly;
4) review
and approve the provider agency budget and the independent, certified audit
annually, and the income and expense reports at least quarterly;
5) identify
a designated staff member or group that shall be responsible for making
admission decisions;
6) include
written policy that safeguards against possible conflicts of interest between
its members and the operation of the provider agency as part of its
constitution or bylaws; and
7) provide
documentation of current liability insurance to protect assets and to ensure
compensation for staff, individuals with disabilities, volunteers, and the
public, in the event compensation would be required for occurrences for which
the provider agency is liable.
c) The provider
shall employ staff numbers and types to meet the needs of the individuals
served in a manner consistent with the purposes and objectives of the
organization. Provider employed staff shall receive training in accordance with
the provider's policies and procedures.
d) The
provider shall provide all services in a safe environment and establish an
executive safety committee with clearly defined responsibilities, including the
responsibility to:
1) develop
a written emergency plan that details staff action and responsibilities in the
event of fire, power failure, and natural disasters;
2) maintain
an accident prevention program;
3) maintain
an accident reporting system that includes a review of the incident reports
made and the recommendations for corrective action;
4) ensure
staff currently certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation are
available at all times in all locations where Customers are present in the
provider's facilities;
5) ensure
test drills are completed at least quarterly and the results of the drills are
sent to the executive safety committee;
6) ensure
that independent, comprehensive safety education is conducted at least every
two years by qualified safety specialists; and
7) ensure
that, at least annually, inspections are completed by local or state fire
control agencies.
A) A
satisfactory rating for each site operated by the provider is required.
B) If an
unsatisfactory rating is given, the provider must take immediate corrective
action to address the rating.
e) The provider
shall have public information materials that identify:
1) the programs
and services available;
2) the
population to be served;
3) how
programs and services can be obtained; and
4) its
nondiscrimination policy.
f) The
provider shall comply with applicable federal and State regulations.
1) The provider
shall offer programs and services that are accessible to persons with
disabilities in accordance with section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended (29 USC 794), the Americans With Disabilities Act (42 USC
12001), and the Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400).
2) The provider
shall engage in an Affirmative Action Program that provides documentation of
its nondiscrimination policy and staff characteristics as required by section
504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
3) The provider
shall show evidence of compliance with both federal and State Department of
Labor rules and regulations governing wage reimbursement and the Workers' Compensation
Act [820 ILCS 305].
4) The provider
shall comply with Department of Human Services rules regarding Fiscal/Administrative
Recordkeeping and Requirements (89 Ill. Adm. Code 509).