California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 4684.86

WIC § 4684.86 Effective Jun 20, 2014Div. 4.5 · Ch. 6 · Art. 3.6

Statute text

(a)A certification for an enhanced behavioral supports home shall not be issued before emergency regulations filed by the State Department of Developmental Services pursuant to this article have been published. These regulations shall be developed in consultation with stakeholders, including the State Department of Social Services, consumer advocates, and regional centers. The regulations shall address at least the following:

(1)Program standards, including program design requirements, staffing structure, staff qualifications, and training. Training requirements shall include:

(A)A minimum of 16 hours of emergency intervention training, which shall include the techniques the licensee will use to prevent injury and maintain safety regarding consumers who are a danger to self or others and shall emphasize positive behavioral supports and techniques that are alternatives to physical restraints.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 30, Sec. 18. (SB 856) Effective June 20, 2014.