Section 144-118-11.A - Client Living Environment09/01/07 11.A.1. The size of the living unit must be based upon the needs of the clients, but may not serve more than twenty (20) clients.
09/01/07 11.A.2. The client living unit:
a. Must house both male and female clients to the extent that this conforms to the prevailing cultural norms and is not contraindicated by the IPP. This unit must make provision for privacy and for appropriate separation of male and female clients; 09/01/07
b.Must stimulate the environment of a family home in order to encourage a personalized atmosphere for clients; 09/01/07
c. Must contain at least the following: a bedroom, living room, bathroom, recreation room, connecting areas, dining room, and kitchen. A waiver for a recreation room may be requested by a pre-existing facility. This waiver is time-limited to the duration of the license.09/01/07 11.A.3. Client Use of Facility Space
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a.Clients shall be allowed free use of all space within the living unit, with due regard for privacy and personal possessions. Any restrictions must be documented in the Annual Plan. b. Each client shall have access to a quiet, private area where he/she can withdraw from the group. 09/01/07
c.Outdoor leisure time or recreation areas shall be readily accessible to all living units. d. No interior or exterior doors may be locked except to protect a client and the ICF/MR from clear and present danger, or in conjunction with a behavior management program. In no case may locked doors be a substitute for program or staff interaction with clients or interfere with the rights of other clients.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.A