Department of Human Services (DHS) rules prohibit the abuse, neglect, or maltreatment of group home residents and provide for employee disciplinary action of any staff who engage in these activities. DHS rules require employees to report any suspected abuse, neglect, or maltreatment of children residing in a group home. • 1 Group home staff receive training in DHS policy concerning their responsibility to report abuse, neglect, or maltreatment of residents. [OAC 340:2-3-33] • 2