D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3841
Each MHCRF shall encourage and arrange for suitable activities for each resident to stimulate the resident, promote his or her well-being, encourage independence, and maintain normal activity and an optimal level of functioning in coordination with the resident's CSA. These activities may include education in independent living skills such as grocery shopping, cooking, housekeeping chores, personal and household laundering, money management, and use of recreational time.
Each MHCRF shall, in accordance with each resident's person-centered treatment plan, maintain normal routines and procedures, providing for sleeping periods, meal times, social and recreational activities, responsibilities, and a level of resident autonomy similar to the living patterns of independent persons in the community.
Each MHCRF shall encourage each resident to engage in daytime activities, including education, socialization, psycho-social day programs, and employment, and shall take advantage of public and voluntary resources in promoting resident participation in meaningful life activities. In accordance with a person-centered treatment plan, each resident shall have the freedom and support to control his or her own schedule and activities.
Each MHCRF shall have books, periodicals, games, current newspapers, radio, internet access, and a television available and accessible to residents. The MHCRF shall, to the extent possible, provide recreational and leisure activities that reflect the residents' interests.
Attendance at a day program shall not be mandatory for residents in a MHCRF.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A3841