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Commissioners approve adolescent care center policy manual for shelter-care certification
Summary
The Williams County Board approved a revised policy and procedures manual for the county’s adolescent care center, allowing staff to submit the manual for shelter care certification.
The board unanimously approved a revised policy and procedures manual for the Williams County adolescent care center on May 20, enabling the center to submit the manual as part of its application for shelter care certification.
The presenter said county staff (Karen) reviewed the manual line by line and that the document will be used to seek certification. A motion to approve the policy and procedures manual was moved, seconded and carried by roll call.
Why it matters: Approval is a precondition for the adolescent care center to pursue official shelter care certification, which affects regulatory compliance and the center’s ability to provide care and placement services.
Commissioners and staff discussed staffing and utilization: the presenter reported being two staff short and noted that admissions are increasing, including placements from McKenzie County. Commissioners asked operational questions and were briefed on recent legislative changes that affected reimbursement for day-one placements.
What’s next: With the board’s approval, county staff will submit the policy manual to the certifying authority as part of the shelter care certification process.
