10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 3.F

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-118-3.F - Facility Sites/Community Integration

09/01/07 3.F.1. The ICF/MR must be operated in accordance with the principles of normalization and social role valorization.

09/01/07 3.F.2. The following guidelines govern the location and structure of ICF/MR facilities.

a. Based on behavioral and physical needs of clients, the facility must be located within reasonable driving time of:

09/01/07

1. Day or external program locations;

2. Hospital and other professional services; and

3. Shopping and recreational resources.

b. The area must be reasonably free of environmental hazards.

c. The facility must be served by a road which is kept passable at all times of the year.

09/01/07 3.F.3. The facility must not have any unrelated business conducted in the building, or any rented living space for other persons.

09/01/07 3.F.4. Separate licenses are required for separate facilities operated by the same management.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 3.F