16 Del. Admin. Code § 3225-17.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
Section 3225-17.0 - Environment and Physical Plant17.1 Each assisted living facility shall comply with applicable federal, state and local laws including: 17.1.1 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504;17.1.2 Fair Housing Act as amended; and17.1.3 Americans with Disabilities Act.17.2 Assisted living facilities shall: 17.2.1 Be in good repair;17.2.3 Have a hazard-free environment; and17.2.4 Have an effective pest control program.17.3 Heating and cooling systems in common areas shall be maintained at a temperature between 71°F and 81°F. A resident with an individual temperature-controlled residential room or unit may heat and cool to provide individual comfort.17.4 Common areas shall be lighted to assure resident safety.17.5 For all new construction and conversions of assisted living facilities with more than 10 beds, there shall be at least 100 square feet of floor space, excluding alcoves, closets, and bathroom, for each resident in a private bedroom and at least 80 square feet of floor space for each resident sharing a bedroom. 17.5.1 Sharing of a bedroom shall be limited to 2 residents;17.5.2 Each facility shall have locked storage available for the resident's valuables, in accordance with the facility's policies;17.5.3 Bedrooms and all bathrooms used by residents in assisted living facilities, except in specialized care units for memory impairment, shall be equipped with an intercom or other mechanical means of communication for resident emergencies. For specialized care units for memory impairment, staff must be equipped to communicate resident emergencies immediately.17.6 Resident kitchens shall be available to residents either in their individual living unit or in an area readily accessible to each resident. Residents shall have access to a microwave or stove/conventional oven, refrigerator, and sink. The assisted living facility shall establish and adhere to policies and procedures to ensure that common kitchens are used and maintained in such a way as to provide: 17.6.1 A clean and sanitary environment;17.6.2 Safe storage of food; and17.6.3 A means to enable hand washing and sanitizing of dishes, utensils and food preparation equipment.17.7 Bathroom facilities shall be available to residents either in their individual living units or in an area readily accessible to each resident. There shall be at least 1 working toilet, sink, and tub/shower for every 4 residents.17.8 Hot water at resident bathing and hand-washing facilities shall not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3225-17.0