Regulation .03 Covered Program Policies.

This regulation applies to the following covered programs as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter:

(1)

State facilities;

(2)

Vocational and day service programs;

(3)

Psychiatric rehabilitation programs for adults and minors;

(4)

Residential rehabilitation programs; and

(5)

Supported employment programs.

A covered program shall ensure that the covered program adopts and enforces policies that:

(1)

Prohibit inappropriate sexual behavior that occurs while an individual is receiving services from a covered program:

(a)

Between a staff member and an individual served by the covered program; and

(b)

On the premises of the covered program or at any off-premises activity sponsored by the covered program, between:

(i)

Individuals served by the covered program; or

(ii)

An individual served by the covered program and another individual or individuals;

(2)

Require reporting of inappropriate sexual behavior in accordance with the requirements of Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter; and

(3)

Provide for training of staff members and individuals receiving services in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter.