6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-3.1
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-3.1 - Endorsement Standards for All Outpatient Services3.1.1 All BHEs with an outpatient endorsement shall meet the standards in this Part 3.1, in addition to the applicable standards in Parts 3.2, Outpatient Treatment Services, and/or 3.3, Walk-in Services, based on the services approved by the Department to be provided by the BHE.3.1.2 The BHE shall complete a comprehensive assessment for each new client within seven (7) business days of admission.3.1.3 The BHE shall ensure the physical locations in which client services are provided under the Outpatient Endorsement meet the building standards in Part 2.2 of this Chapter, and Chapter 2.11 of Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities, Facilities Guidelines Institute, with the following additions or exceptions:(A) The BHE is required to comply with the FGI standards at 2.11-3.8.11.3, regarding clean storage, only when the need for such storage is applicable to the particular services provided in that physical location.(B) The BHE shall be exempt from the requirement to provide a staff toilet room that is separate from public and client facilities, as found in Part 2.11-3.9.1.1 of the FGI standards. The BHE may have bathroom/toilet areas that are shared between staff, clients and the public.(1) Bathroom/toilet areas shall be adequate to meet the needs of all persons served.(2) The BHE shall comply with the portion of Part 2.11-3.9.1.1 which requires a staff lounge separate from public and client areas.