group home monitoring program

Monitoring criteria were renumbered and modified, with new additions regarding guardian inclusion in decision-making and group home compliance with incident reporting policies.

New requirement added for follow-up monitoring reviews to include notification to the department on additional follow-up to ensure compliance standards are met and sustained.

Quarterly reporting requirements were modified, with the department now required to provide quarterly reports identifying actions taken in response to systemic issues and recommendations.

The designated entity's reporting obligations were modified to include written responses to monthly reports and quarterly reports identifying actions taken in response to identified systemic issues.

Reporting deadlines changed from January 15 to December 31 for annual reports to state officials.

Extended the pilot program start date from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026, and changed the delayed repeal date from December 31, 2026 to January 1, 2030.

Changed the annual report deadline from January 1, 2023 to January 15, 2026, with subsequent reports due each January 15.

Added new monitoring criteria requiring assessment of dietary requirements, physical activity, staff knowledge and skills, and access to adaptive equipment.

Added requirement for monthly reports to the department detailing monitoring results, systemic issues, and recommendations for improvement.

Added requirement for quarterly written reports from the department responding to issues identified in monthly reports.

Added requirement to publish monitoring tools and instructions on the department's public website.

Expanded the expedited referral system to include investigation records and client service requests in addition to incident reports and quality of care complaints.