(a) The licensee shall be responsible for compliance with licensing requirements and for the organization, management, operation and control of the licensed facility. The delegation of any authority by a licensee shall not diminish the responsibilities of such licensee. It is the responsibility of the licensee to carry out the requirements placed on the facility by these regulations.

(b) The licensee, if a licensed administrator, may act as the administrator or shall appoint a licensed administrator, to carry out the policies of the licensee. A responsible adult shall be appointed, in writing, to carry out the policies of the licensee in the absence of the administrator. If the licensed administrator is to be absent for more than 30 consecutive days, the licensee shall appoint another licensed administrator to carry out the day-to-day functions of the facility.

(c) The licensee shall delegate to the designated licensed administrator the authority in writing to organize and carry out the day-to-day functions of the facility, through appropriate delegation of duties.

(d) Except where provided for in approved continuing care agreements, no owner, administrator, employee or representative thereof shall act as guardian or conservator of the client's estate.

(e) The licensee shall employ qualified personnel to carry out all the functions of the facility and shall provide for initial orientation of all new employees, a continuing in-service training program and competent supervision.

(f) The Department may require a facility to provide additional professional, administrative and supportive personnel whenever the Department determines through a written evaluation that additional staff are needed to provide for the health and safety of clients.

(g) If a language or communication barrier exists between facility staff and a client, arrangements shall be made for an interpreter or for the use of other mechanisms to insure communication between the client and personnel.