The facility shall:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Permit unrestricted visiting hours.
   2. (B) However, facilities may deny visitation when visitation results or a substantial probability exists that visitation will result in disruption of service to other clients or threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the client or clients;

2. (2)

   1. (A) With the exception of fish in aquariums and service animals (e.g. guide dogs), live animals shall not be permitted in:

      1. (i) Common dining areas;
      2. (ii) Storage areas;
      3. (iii) Food preparation areas; or
      4. (iv) Common serving areas.
   2. (B) Pets may be permitted in adult day care facilities if sanitary conditions and appropriate behavior are maintained.

   3. (C) If the facility permits pets, the facility shall ensure that:

      1. (i) The facility is free of pet odors; and
      2. (ii) Pets’ waste is disposed of regularly and properly.
   4. (D) Pets must not present a danger to clients or guests.
   5. (E) Current records of inoculations and license, as required by state law or local ordinance, shall be maintained on file in the facility.
   6. (F) For purposes of this part, “pets” mean domesticated mammals (such as dogs and cats), birds or fish, but not wild animals, reptiles, or livestock.
   7. (G) Parameters for pets, including behavior and health, must be set and be included in the admission agreement;
3. (3) Require that conduct in the common areas is appropriate to the community standards as defined by the clients and staff;
4. (4) Ensure that clients not perform duties in lieu of direct care staff, but may be employed by the facility in other capacities;
5. (5) Ensure that clients are not left in charge of the facility; and

6. (6) In the event of a client’s acute change of condition or accident:

   1. (A)

      1. (i) Notify the client’s responsible party or next of kin.
      2. (ii) A competent client may decline to have someone contacted, if such a request is in writing and filed in the client’s file;
   2. (B) Take immediate steps to see that the client receives necessary medical attention including transfer to an appropriate medical facility; and
   3. (C) Make a notation of the illness or accident in the client’s records.