Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.22.430

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.03.22.430 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND BASIC SERVICES

Each facility must provide to the resident:

01.Common Shared Furnishings. Appropriately designed and constructed furnishings to meet the needs of each resident, including reading lamps, tables, comfortable chairs, or sofas. All items must be in good repair, clean, safe, and provided at no additional cost to the resident.
02.Resident Sleeping Room Furnishings. Comfortable furnishings and individual storage, such as a dresser, for personal items for each resident in each sleeping room. All items must be in good repair, clean, and safe.
03.Resident Bed. Each resident must be provided their own bed, which will be at least thirty-six (36) inches wide, substantially constructed, clean, and in good repair. Roll-away beds, cots, futons, folding beds, or double bunks are prohibited. Bed springs must be in good repair, clean, and comfortable. Bed mattresses must be standard for the bed, clean, and odor-free. A pillow must be provided.
04.Resident Telephone Privacy. The facility must have at least one (1) telephone that is accessible to all residents, and provide local calls at no additional cost. The telephone must be placed in such a manner as to provide the resident privacy while using the telephone.
05.Basic Services. The following are basic services to be provided to the resident by the facility within the basic services rate:
a. Rent;
b. Utilities;
c. Food;
d. Activities of daily living services;
e. Supervision;
f. First aid;
g. Assistance with and monitoring of medications;
h. Laundering of linens owned by the facility;
i. Emergency interventions and coordination of outside services;
j. Routine housekeeping and maintenance of common areas; and
k. Access to basic television in common areas.
06.Basic Supplies. The following are to be supplied by the facility at no additional cost to the resident: linens, towels, wash cloths, liquid hand soap, non-sterile exam gloves, toilet paper, and first aid supplies, unless the resident chooses to provide their own.
07.Personal Supplies. Soap, shampoo, hair brush, comb, electric razor or other means of shaving, toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, and incontinence supplies must be provided by the facility unless the resident chooses to provide their own. The facility may charge the resident for personal supplies the facility provides and must itemize each item being charged to the resident.
08.Resident Supplies and Furnishings. If a resident chooses to provide their own supplies or furnishings, the facility must ensure that the resident's supplies or furnishings meet the minimum standards as identified in this rule.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.22.430

Effective March 15, 2022