La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8787

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-8787 - Residential Facilities

A. The ABI facility shall ensure that each single occupancy bedroom has a floor area of at least 100 net square feet, exclusive of bathrooms, closets or storage space and that each multiple occupancy bedroom has a floor area of at least 70 net square feet for each client. There shall be no more than two clients per bedroom. The facility shall strive to maintain a home-like environment.

B. A facility shall not use a room with a ceiling height of less than 7 feet, 6 inches as a bedroom, unless, in a room with varying ceiling heights, the portions of the room where the ceiling is at least 7 feet, 6 inches allow a usable floor space.

C. A facility shall not use as a bedroom any room which does not have a window opening to the outside.

D. Each client in the facility shall have his/her own bed. Cots, bunk beds or portable beds are prohibited.

E. A facility shall ensure that sheets, pillows and pillow cases, bedspreads and blankets are provided for each client as needed. Linens that are torn, worn or frayed shall not be utilized.

F. Each client shall be provided with individual space, in the bedroom, for personal possessions or clothing such as dressers, chest of drawers, etc.

G. Clients shall be allowed to decorate their own bedrooms with personal effects, such as pictures, etc.

H. Each bedroom shall have a closet which opens directly into the room and be of sufficient size to serve the occupants of the bedroom.

1. If the bedroom does not have a closet opening into the room, there shall be a moveable closet or armoire available in the bedroom.

2. If a moveable closet or armoire is used, this space shall not be counted in the net floor space.

I. There shall be adequate, gender segregated, toileting, bathing and hand washing facilities, in accordance with LAC Title 51, Public Health-Sanitary Code.

J. One bathroom shall serve no more than four beds and shall contain wash basins with hot and cold water, flush toilets and bath or shower facilities with running hot and cold water.

K. Each bathroom shall be located so that they open into a hallway, common area or directly into the bedroom. If the bathroom only opens directly into a bedroom, it shall be for the sole use of the occupants of that bedroom only.

L. Each bathroom shall be properly equipped with toilet paper, towels, soap and other items required for personal hygiene, unless clients are individually given such items. Tubs and showers shall have slip-proof surfaces.

M. A facility shall provide toilets, baths and showers which allow for individual privacy, unless clients require assistance for care.

N. A facility's bathrooms shall contain mirrors secured to the walls at convenient heights and other furnishings necessary to meet the clients basic hygienic and grooming needs.

O. A facility's bathrooms shall be equipped to facilitate maximum self-help by clients. Grab bars, shower chairs, toilet extensions and other handicap aides are to be provided as needed in bathrooms.

P. Toilets, wash basins and other plumbing or sanitary areas in a facility shall continuously be maintained in operable condition.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8787

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 432185 (11/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.31-40.