216.890 Administrative regulations.

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(1)On or before July 1, 1989, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall

promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of KRS 216.875

to 216.890, which shall include reasonable and fair standards. Such standards shall

relate to:

(a)The assurance that PPEC services are family-centered and provide

individualized medical, developmental, and family training services;

(b)The maintenance of PPEC centers based upon the size of the structure and

number of children, relating to plumbing, heating, lighting, ventilation, and

other building conditions, including adequate space, which will ensure the

health, safety, comfort, and protection from fire of the children served;

(c)The appropriate provisions of the "Life Safety Code" (NFPA-101, 1985

edition);

(d)The number and qualifications of all personnel who have responsibility for the

care of the children served;

(e)All sanitary conditions within the PPEC center and its surroundings, including

water supply, sewage disposal, food handling, and general hygiene, and

maintenance thereof, which will ensure the health and comfort of children

served;

(f)Programs and basic services promoting and maintaining the health and

development of the children served and meeting the training needs of the

children's legal guardians;

(g)Supportive, contracted, other operational, and transportation services; and,

(h)Maintenance of appropriate medical records, data, and information relative to

the children and programs to be maintained in the facility for inspection by the

cabinet.

(2)Enforcement of standards pursuant to the adoption of administrative regulations

under KRS 216.875 to 216.890 shall not take effect until six

(6)months after the

adoption of such administrative regulations.