Governance

(1) The governing body must ensure that the licensee complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. (2) The governing body must ensure that the facility/services are administered and operated in accordance with written policies and procedures. (3) The governing body must exercise general direction over the facility/services and establish policies governing the operation of the facility/services and the welfare of the person supported. (4) The governing body must designate an individual responsible for the operation of the facility/services. (5) The governing body must ensure that the licensee serves only persons whose placement will not cause a violation of its licensed status and capacity based on the distinct licensure category, the life safety occupancy classification, and the required staffing ratios, if any.