4684.86. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 30, Sec. 18.)

(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.

(B) Additional training for direct care staff to address the specialized needs of the consumers, including training in emergency interventions.

(2) Requirements and timelines for the development and updating of consumers’ individual behavior supports plans.

(3) Admission and continued stay requirements.

(4) Requirements for ensuring that appropriate services and supports are provided at the time of admission to meet the consumer’s immediate needs pending development of the consumer’s individual behavior supports plan.

(5) The rate methodology.

(6) Consumer rights and protections.