§ 6500.42. Chief executive officer.

 (a)  If an agency is the legal entity administering the home, there shall be one chief executive officer responsible for the life sharing program or agency.

 (b)  The chief executive officer shall be responsible for the administration and general management of the agency, including the following:

   (1)  Implementation of policies and procedures.

   (2)  Admission and discharge of individuals.

   (3)  Safety and protection of individuals.

   (4)  Compliance with this chapter.

 (c)  A chief executive officer shall have one of the following groups of qualifications:

   (1)  A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 2 years work experience in administration or the human services field.

   (2)  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years work experience in administration or the human services field.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  6500.42 amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021 of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. § §  201(2), 403(b), 403.1(a) and (b), 911 and 1021); and section 201(2) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. §  4201(2)).

Source

   The provisions of this §  6500.42 amended October 4, 2019, effective in 120 days, 49 Pa.B. 5777. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (382016) to (382017).

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  6500.41 (relating to effective date of staff qualifications).

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