1. (a)

   1. (1) Adequate space, equipment, and supplies shall be provided in order that the partial hospitalization 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 partial hospitalization 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) Partial hospitalization program staff shall know the exact location, contents, and use of:

   1. (1) First-aid supply kits; and

   2. (2)

      1. (A) Firefighting equipment and fire detection systems.
      2. (B) All firefighting equipment shall be annually maintained in appropriately designated areas within the facility.
9. (i) The partial hospitalization 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 partial hospitalization 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, clients, and visitors as to the following requirements:

    1. (1) No alcohol or illicit drugs are allowed in the partial hospitalization program facility;
    2. (2) No firearms or other dangerous weapons are allowed in the partial hospitalization 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 partial hospitalization program facility.
12. (l) A copy of compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shall be prominently displayed within the partial hospitalization program facility.

13. (m)

    1. (1) Plumbing in partial hospitalization program 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 client 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 partial hospitalization 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.

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