Chapter 2960 Training:

October 12th - 20th - 26th 2004

Training Outline:

1. Day One (October 12th), 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Introduction, purpose, objectives, agenda, housekeeping, and ground rulesBrief history, enabling legislation, intent of rule, overview of rule, layout of the rule including certificationsApplication processStatement of intended use (2960.0040)Standards for “ALL” residential standards (2960.0130)Additional group residential standards (2960.0130)

2. Day Two (October 20th), 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Restrictive techniques certification (2960.0710) (repeated on Day Three)Shelter certification (2960.0510)Transitional services certification (2960.0050)Chemical dependency certification (2960.0430)

3. Day Three (October 26th), 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Mental health certification (2960.0580)Restrictive techniques certification (2960.0710)Corrections certification (2960.0540)Corrections secure certification (2960.0300)

“Umbrella Rule” Training: Outline

Development

Enabling Legislation

Rule Organization

Rule Overview

How to Read the Rule

Rule Parts

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Enabling Legislation

Enabling Legislation Passed in 1995• MN Laws, 1995, Chapter 226, Article 3, Section 60• Amended in 1997 extending time period

Legislation directed the commissioners of corrections and human services• To establish an advisory committee to develop and

jointly adopt consistent licensing rules and program standards

• To ensure provision of appropriate services to juveniles with single or multiple problems

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Enabling Legislation

Legislation stipulated that the rules include standards for:• Management of the program (three areas)• Programming (nine areas)• Program audit procedures

Desired outcomes include:• Enhanced linkage of services with client needs• Increased consistency in licensing requirements• Increased provider accountability

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Process

Planning and organizational efforts included:• Formation of the rule planning group• Establishment of the advisory committee of 50 plus

- comprised of various stakeholders- representation of persons of color was enhanced

• Formation of interagency administrative policy group- to review progress, define issues, formulate policy and direction- represented were DHS, DOC and DCFL

• Set up of DHS/DOC staff work group- involved were five DHS divisions: Children’s Mental Health,

Family & Children Srvs., Chemical Health, Licensing, Appeals & Regulations

- involved were two DOC units: Licensing, Juvenile Services

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Process

Public actions undertaken included:

• Twenty statewide public information meetings held

• Three mass mailings done to solicit input

• Two mass mailings completed to obtain comments and conclusions on fiscal impacts

St. Paul: 6

Bemidji: 2

Duluth: 1

Mankato: 2

St. Cloud: 2

Marshall: 2

Minneapolis: 3

Rochester: 2

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Process

Process led to the development of:• The “Umbrella Rule”• A Statement of Need and Reasonableness (SONAR)• A DHS – DOC Inter-agency agreement (draft) to

guide:- Receiving license applications- Making licensing assignments- Resolving unique issues, etc.- Monitoring licensing process

• Fiscal impact assessments- On service providers- On local units of government and placement agencies

Overview of the Chapter 2960

Licensing Standards

ShelterProgram(DHS)

Program Certification Standards

Definitions/StandardsApplicable to ALL Facilities

(DOC/DHS)

Family foster Homes(county social services/DHS)

Separate section

TransitionalProgram(DHS/DOC)

CorrectionalProgram(DOC)

ChemicalDependency

Program (DHS)

MHProgram(DHS)

DetentionFacilities(DOC)

Group Residential Facilities (DOC/DHS)

SecureProgram(DOC)

Restrictive Technique Certification Standards

Umbrella Rule Development Assessment: Advantages

9 licensing rules consolidated in one chapter

A common set of general standards identified for all providers

Program-specific standards separately identified

Rules reflect interagency consensus

Ensures linkage between client need and program services by admission criteria, screening and assessment requirements

Enhances provider choice of program services offered (dual licensing requirement eliminated)

Ensures provider accountability through program evaluation and client outcome requirements

“Umbrella Rule” Development: Transition Issues

* Compliance on Effective Date: July 1, 2005– What to watch for in the coming months:

• Collaborative spirit

• Common data base

• Negative action procedures (DHS - DOC)

• Interagency Agreement