Section 0465-02-05-.03 - ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL LICENSEES(1) The governing body must ensure that each person supported is provided with the following: (a) A separate bed of proper size and height for the convenience and comfort of the person supported;(b) A mattress and springs, or a mattress foundation, both of which are clean, comfortable, and in good repair;(c) Clean linens consisting of both a top and bottom sheet, which are clean, in good repair, and are changed as often as needed, but at least weekly;(d) Bedding, such as blankets, which are clean, in good repair, and appropriate to the weather;(e) A clean and comfortable pillow, unless contra-indicated by the choice of the person supported or for health reasons;(f) Space in a dresser or chest of drawers, which is adequate for the storage of the clothing of the person supported;(g) Closet or wardrobe space, which is adequate for the hanging storage for the clothing of the person supported; and(h) Access to a mirror at an appropriate height.(2) Unless the licensee is required to meet Health Care Occupancy standards, or unless the room has a door which leads directly to the outside, each bedroom must be provided with a window which meets the following criteria: (a) Is operable from the inside without the use of special keys, tools, or knowledge;(b) Provides a clear opening of not less than twenty (20) inches in width, twenty-four (24) inches in height, and five and seven-tenths (5.7) square feet in area; and(c) The bottom of the opening is not more than forty-four (44) inches from the floor.(3) Each bedroom must be decorated in an appropriate manner including bedspreads, window coverings, and wall hangings.(4) Bathrooms must be provided, which are equipped as follows: (a) One (1) private toilet for each six (6) persons, including staff;(b) One (1) lavatory with hot water for each six (6) persons, including staff,(c) One (1) private tub or shower with hot water for each eight (8) persons, including staff,;(d) Slip-resistant tub and shower floor surfaces;(e) Adequate and sanitary, soap and towels provided in each lavatory; and(f) Adequate and sanitary, toilet paper provided at each toilet.(5) A dining area and dining furniture must be provided, which are sufficient, appropriate, and in good repair for meeting the needs of the persons supported.(6) A combined living and activity area and furnishings must be provided, which are sufficient in size, in good repair, and appropriate for meeting the needs of the persons supported. The area must contain one (1) seating area, including items such as chairs or sofas, for each person, and other residential furniture such as tables, lamps, wall hangings, a television, and a clock.(7) An outdoor area must be provided which is neat, free of potential hazards, and is appropriate to meeting the needs of the persons supported.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-05-.03
New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective 10/4/2016.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.