1. (a)

   1. (1) Adequate space, equipment, and supplies shall be provided in order that the residential community reintegration program services can be provided effectively and efficiently.
   2. (2) Functional surroundings shall be readily accessible to the patient and community served.

2. (b) All space and equipment shall:

   1. (1) Be well maintained; and
   2. (2) Meet applicable federal, state, and local requirements for safety, fire, and health.

3. (c) There shall be office space for the clinical staff suitably equipped with:

   1. (1) Chairs;
   2. (2) Desks;
   3. (3) Tables; and
   4. (4) Other necessary equipment.
4. (d) There shall be an adequate number of suitably equipped conference rooms to provide for staff conferences and therapy.
5. (e) There shall be adequate provisions for the privacy of the patient in interview rooms.
6. (f) The facility shall be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the persons served.
7. (g) The residential community reintegration program shall obtain an annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshal or local authorities which documents approval for continued occupancy.

8. (h)

   1. (1) Residential community reintegration program staff shall know the exact location, contents, and use of first-aid supply kits and firefighting equipment and fire detection systems.
   2. (2) All firefighting equipment shall be annually maintained in appropriately designated areas within the facility.
9. (i) The residential community reintegration program shall have a written hazardous communication program and staff shall be knowledgeable of chemicals in the workplace, location of material safety data sheets, personal protective equipment, and toxic or flammable substances shall be stored in approved locked storage cabinets.
10. (j) The residential community reintegration program’s telephone number or numbers and actual hours of operation shall be posted at all public entrances.

11. (k) Signs must be posted at all public entrances informing staff, beneficiaries, and visitors as to the following requirements:

    1. (1) No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed in the residential community reintegration program facility;
    2. (2) No firearms or other dangerous weapons are allowed in the residential community reintegration program facility, with the exception of law enforcement while in the performance of their duties; and
    3. (3) The use of tobacco is not allowed in the residential community reintegration program facility.
12. (l) A copy of compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall be prominently displayed within the residential community reintegration program facility.

13. (m)

    1. (1) Plumbing in residential community reintegration facilities shall be in working condition to avoid any health threat.
    2. (2) All toilets, sinks, and showers shall be clean and in working order.
14. (n) A secure, locked storage shall be provided for beneficiary valuables when requested.

15. (o) Separate storage areas are provided and designated for:

    1. (1) Food, kitchen, and eating utensils;
    2. (2) Clean linens;
    3. (3) Soiled linens and soiled cleaning equipment; and
    4. (4) Cleaning supplies and equipment.

16. (p)

    1. (1) When handling soiled linen or other potentially infectious material, universal precautions are to be followed and addressed in the residential community reintegration program policies and procedures.
    2. (2) Hazardous and regulated waste shall be disposed of in accordance with federal requirements.
17. (q) Poisons, toxic materials, and other potentially dangerous items shall be stored in a secured location.

18. (r) A residential community reintegration program shall provide:

    1. (1) Separate bedroom areas for males and females;
    2. (2) Sufficient clean linens for clients; and
    3. (3) Adequate barriers to divide clients.

19. (s)

    1. (1) Plumbing in residential community reintegration programs shall be in working condition to avoid any health threat.
    2. (2) All toilets, sinks, and showers shall be clean and in working order.

20. (t)

    1. (1) There shall be at least one (1) toilet, one (1) sink, and one (1) shower or tub per every eight (6) residential community reintegration beds.

    2. (2) This means that a residential community reintegration program shall have no less than:

       1. (A) One (1) toilet;
       2. (B) One (1) sink; and
       3. (C) One (1) shower or tub.

Codification Notes: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is codified at 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.