SECTION 340:110-3-166. Requirements for regimented residential programs

(a)   Regimented residential programs. A regimented residential program is a military style training program under which residents are subject to a controlled and regimented environment that affirms dignity of self and respect for others, and includes physical training and discipline.

(b)   Requirements. Regimented residential programs comply with the rules contained in OAC 340:110-3-145 through 340:110-3-165.1, except as otherwise provided in this Section.

(c)   Administrative policy. Regimented residential programs comply with the rule contained in OAC 340:110-3-152(d) regarding developing policies. In addition, policy includes guidelines for physical exercise, which ensures the health and safety of residents.

(d)   Executive director qualifications. The person responsible for program supervision, whether the executive director or the program director, is exempt from meeting the qualifications contained in OAC 340:110-3-153.1(d)(2). One of the qualifications listed in (1) - (3) of this subsection, however, must be met:

(1)   a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or other related area of study from an accredited college or university and three years experience in children's services. Military experience may substitute for up to two years of experience in children's services;

(2)   a master's degree in social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, sociology, child development, human relations, or other related area of study from an accredited college or university, and two years experience in children's services. Military experience may substitute for up to one year of experience in children's services; or

(3)   a doctorate in medicine, social work, psychology, guidance and counseling, sociology, child development, human relations, or other related area of study from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in children's services. Military experience may substitute for experience in children's services.

(e)   Supervision of residents. Regimented residential programs comply with the rule contained in OAC 340:110-3-153.2 regarding supervision of residents. When adjudicated juveniles are in care, however, the facility maintains a staff-child ratio of one to eight (1:8) during waking hours and one to twelve (1:12) during sleeping hours. Staff meeting the 1:12 ratio remain awake.

(f)   Physical examination. Regimented residential programs are exempt from the rule contained in OAC 340:110-3-154(a)(5) regarding physical examinations within 30 days following admission. Prior to beginning intense physical exercise, however, each child has a physical examination by a health professional who states that the child may participate in a high-impact program.

(g)   Physical facility. Regimented residential programs are exempt from the rule contained in OAC 340:110-3-157(b)(2) - (3) pertaining to square footage in sleeping rooms. Facilities, however, meet the requirements contained in (1) - (2) of this subsection.

(1)   Each sleeping room intended for one resident contains 80 square feet.

(2)   Facilities using barracks for sleeping have a minimum of 40 square feet per resident with no less than three feet between beds.

(h)   Staff sleeping quarters. A regimented residential program operating with barracks-type sleeping rooms is exempt from the rule contained in OAC 340:110-3-157(f) pertaining to separate sleeping quarters for staff if the staff in the sleeping quarters is the same gender as the residents.

(i)   Toilets, sinks, and bathtubs or showers. Regimented residential programs are exempt from the rules contained in OAC 340:110-3-157(h)(1). Programs, however, meet the requirements contained in (1) - (3) of this subsection.

(1)   At least one flush toilet is available for each 12 males in male facilities and eight females in female facilities.

(2)   At least one wash basin is available for each 12 residents.

(3)   At least one shower or bathtub is available for each eight residents.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 763, eff 11-10-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 1727, eff 5-11-98; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 3331, eff 10-1-01 (emergency); Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1171, eff 5-13-02; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2239, eff 7-1-09]