16 Del. Admin. Code § 6001-II-9.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 6001-II-9.0 - Standards Applicable to all Facilities and Programs

9.1 Facility Standards

9.1.1 Unless otherwise specified programs shall be in compliance with the regulations in this section.

9.1.2 Each agency shall provide facilities that:

9.1.2.1 Provide privacy of for communications between clients and staff members;

9.1.2.2 Provide waiting areas and meeting spaces that are welcoming to diverse populations and cultures;

9.1.2.3 Include rest rooms for clients, visitors and staff.

9.1.3 Agencies shall maintain up-to-date documentation verifying that they have a certificate of occupancy and meet applicable federal, state and local building, zoning, fire, and safety and accessibility requirements.

9.1.4 Agencies shall maintain facilities in neat and clean condition, and eliminate any hazardous conditions that endanger the health or safety of clients, visitors or staff.

9.1.5 Agencies shall not permit tobacco use in program facilities.

9.1.6 Agencies shall post a current fee schedule in a public place within the facility.

9.1.7 Agencies shall post hours of operation in a public place within the facility.

9.2 Fire Prevention and Safety

9.2.1 Agencies shall display up to date certificates or approval/inspection by Fire Department authorities whenever this is requiredvailable in the specific community where the program is located.

9.3 Emergency policies and procedures.

9.3.1 Each agency shall establish a plan of action in the event of emergencies or disasters, based on the program's capability and limitations. The plan shall include provisions:

9.3.1.1 For responding to severe weather, loss of power or water or other natural disaster;

9.3.1.2 For evacuation plans with specific primary and alternative evacuation routes;

9.3.1.3 For posting evacuation routes in areas visible to staff, clients and visitors;

9.3.1.4 For responding to accidents that result in injury or death;

9.3.1.5 Governing how available resources will be used to continue client care;

9.3.1.6 Governing how the program will effectively activate community resources to prevent or minimize the consequences of a disaster;

9.3.1.7 Concerning staff preparedness and the designation of roles and functions;

9.3.1.8 Concerning criteria for the cessation of nonessential services and client transfer determinations; and

9.3.1.9 Governing how it will protect the safety of clients and staff and the security of its records.

9.3.2 All treatment programs shall develop procedures for handling a client who is exhibiting behavior that is threatening to the life or safety of the client or others.

9.3.3 All treatment programs shall have a staff member on site at all times trained in:

9.3.3.1 Crisis intervention; and

9.3.3.2 The standard Red Cross first aid class and CPR certification, or its equivalent.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 6001-II-9.0

14 DE Reg. 471 (11/01/10)