ARM 37.106.3209. WRITTEN AGREEMENT

(1) The facility must enter into a written agreement with the resident’s parent or legal guardian at the time of admission. The written agreement must include: (a) the terms of the placement, the responsibilities of the facility, and the responsibility of the parent or legal guardian; (b) a statement describing specific services the facility will provide; (c) a statement describing the resident’s rights and the facility’s grievance policy; (d) a statement explaining the resident’s responsibilities, including house rules; (e) a statement describing the communication policy, which must include a minimum of one confidential video telephonic communication contact per week between the resident and the resident's parents or legal guardians or foster parent(s), in addition to any therapeutic contact (family therapy), which: (i) is confidential, i.e., in a private setting with no other individuals in the vicinity of being able to see or hear what is being discussed; and (ii) is allocated a minimum of 15 minutes for confidential video communication between the resident and the resident's parents or legal guardian; (f) transportation of the resident to and from medical appointments and activities; (g) a statement explaining specific charges for care and an itemized statement of what expenses in addition to the cost of care will be charged, including fines, penalties, or late fees that will be assessed; (h) a statement that the agreed-upon rate will not be changed unless 30 days' advance written notice is given to the resident’s parent or legal guardian; (i) criteria for requiring transfer or discharge of the resident; (j) the refund policy; and (k) date and signature of the administrator and the resident’s parent or legal guardian. (2) A copy of the agreement must be filed in the resident’s file and a copy must be provided to the resident’s parent or legal guardian. (3) When there are changes in services, financial arrangements, or requirements governing the written agreement, a new written agreement must be executed, or the original agreement must be updated by addendum. New agreements and any addenda must be signed and dated by the administrator and the resident’s parent or legal guardian.