D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6329

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-6329 - HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES, FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

6329.1

At the time that a resident moves into a residence, an independent living program shall provide the residence with the following household supplies, furniture, and household furnishings:

(a) New household supplies, include light bulbs, bathroom supplies including toilet paper, soap, a wastebasket, and a non-skid surface for the bathtub and shower;

(b) Two (2) sets of new towels, including two wash clothes, two hand towels, and two bath towels;

(c) If the bathroom does not have a shower door, a new shower curtain;

(d) Living room furniture including one (1) sofa or love seat, one (1) lamp, one (1) bookcase, and one (1) side table;

(e) Bedroom furniture including one (1) bed frame, mattress, and box spring for each resident, one (1) dresser for each resident, one (1) mirror, and one (1) lamp for each resident. The bed shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the resident comfortably;

(f) If the resident is a teen parent who resides in the independent living program with her or his child, a crib that meets Consumer Product Safety Commission standards or bed, as appropriate to the child's age, as well as a clean non-toxic mattress, waterproof cover (as necessary), clean bed linens, and sufficient blankets and pillows;

(g) Two (2) sets of new bed linens, including a fitted sheet, top sheet, pillow, pillow case, blanket and bed cover;

(h) Dining furniture including one (1) dinette table and four (4) chairs;

(i) A complete new table service for four (4), including plates, bowls, cups, saucers, and glasses;

(j) A new cookware set including a frying pan or skillet, saucepan, casserole dish, and roasting pan;

(k) New kitchen towels, kitchen soap, and scrubbers;

(l) Curtains, blinds, or shades for all windows;

(m) New tools, including a screwdriver, flat head Philips screwdriver, nails, hammer, pliers, flashlight, and batteries; and

(n) A new first aid kit containing, at a minimum, the items set forth in § 6338 and maintained in accordance with § 6338.

6329.2

Furniture and supplies provided pursuant to § 6329 shall be in new or good condition and repair.

6329.3

An independent living program shall pay for the installation of a telephone and internet service in each residence, and pay monthly for a single telephone line, basic telephone service, and internet service.

6329.4

An independent living program shall conspicuously post the following in the main facility, to the extent possible in an area that is available only to residents and staff or in a manner which maintains the home- like atmosphere, and place a copy in each resident handbook:

(a) Names, titles, and telephone numbers of program staff;

(b) Section 6303, as required by § 6303.6;

(c) Telephone number for CFSA's twenty- four (24) hour Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (202-671-SAFE);

(d) Policies and procedures relating to child abuse or neglect and risks to resident's health or safety pursuant to § 6304.13;

(e) Grievance procedure pursuant to § 6305.5;

(f) Pager and cell phone, if any, of staff members on duty pursuant to § 6323.13;

(g) Residence's fire safety and evacuation plan pursuant to § 6330.1;

(h) Written plan of daily living activities pursuant to § 6330.6;

(i) Emergency plan pursuant to § 6335.4; and

(j) Notice of residents' council meetings pursuant to § 6345.5.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-6329

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 1591 (February 22, 2002); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 001059 (1/25/2019)