SECTION 377:10-13-11. Staffing requirements

(a)   Staff ratios shall comply with licensing requirements.

(1)   Direct care staff ratios shall be no lower than one staff member to eight juveniles (1:8) during the day and evening shifts, and 1:10 during the night shift. Volunteers may not be used to satisfy the staff to client ratio.

(2)   Professional counselor/social worker staff ratios shall be no lower than one counselor to twenty juveniles (1:20). A counselor is not requires during the late shift, but must be on-call for emergencies.

(3)   During school hours, the teacher to student ratio shall be 1:12. When the number of juveniles exceeds 12, 24, 36, or 48, the need for additional teachers or teachers aides shall be determined by the needs of the juveniles in the program.

(b)   The facility shall be sufficiently staffed in all categories of personnel so that juveniles have access to staff, program, and services. Sufficient staff shall be available to provide continuous day and night supervision of the residents and protection of the facility as well as allow staff relief from duty.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 771, eff 10-2-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2682, eff 7-1-98]