R501-1-9. Residential Program Additional Facilities and Safety Requirements

(1) A residential licensee shall ensure: (a) designated space is available for records, administrative work, and confidential phone calls for clients; (b) bedroom assignments are made in accordance with agency policy and individualized assessment described in Section 26B-2-109; (c) live-in staff have dedicated bedrooms and bathrooms separate from client use; (d) each bedroom designated for a client is comparable to other similarly utilized bedrooms with similar access, location, space, finishings, and furnishings; (e) clients are not locked in bedrooms; (f) a mirror or safety mirror is secured to each bathroom wall at a convenient height; (g) each bathroom is placed to allow access to each client without disturbing any other client during sleeping hours; (h) each bath or shower allows for individual privacy; (i) each client is supplied with hygiene supplies; (j) each sleeping area has a source of natural light and is ventilated by mechanical means or is equipped with a window that opens; (k) each client has a similar solid type of bed or sleeping equipment to any other client in the program; (l) each client is allowed to decorate and personalize their bedroom, while maintaining respect for other residents and property; (m) there are separate containers for soiled and clean laundry, if the program provides common laundry for towels, bedding or clothing; (n) bedding and towels are laundered weekly and after each client is discharged; (o) equipment and supplies for washing and drying laundry are provided, if the program permits clients to do their own laundry; and (p) there is at least 60 square feet per person in a multiple-occupancy bedroom and 80 square feet in a single occupant bedroom. (2) A residential program licensee serving individuals with disabilities shall house no more than two clients in each bedroom. (3) The licensee utilizing seclusion rooms shall ensure the following: (a) seclusion rooms measure a minimum of 75 square feet and have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet with no equipment, hardware or furnishings that obstruct staff's view of the client or present a hazard; (b) a seclusion room shall have either natural or mechanical ventilation with break resistant windows and either a break resistant two-way mirror or camera that allows for observation of the entire room; (c) a seclusion room may not have locking capability and may not be located in closets, bathrooms, unfurnished areas or other areas not designated as part of residential living space; and (d) a bedroom may not be utilized as a seclusion room and a seclusion room may not be utilized as a bedroom. (4) The licensee shall ensure that dormitory space is only permitted in an emergency homeless shelter or a program serving only adults. (5) The licensee shall train staff and ensure that the use of any alternate sleeping arrangements other than the client's assigned bedroom complies with Subsection R501-1-4(7) and: (a) preserves client dignity and confidentiality; (b) shall be done on an individualized, time delimited basis; (c) may not be utilized due to staffing shortages or for staff convenience; and (d) may not be used as behavior management or consequence.