(a) The facility shall provide bedrooms for the children.
(b)
(1) Children shall be placed in individual bedrooms unless each child’s treatment plan specifically approves the sharing of a bedroom.
(2) If children are approved to share a bedroom, there shall be three (3) or four (4) children in the room so as to limit the ability to keep secret any improper physical contact.
(3) When three (3) or four (4) children share a bedroom, the agency shall have a clearly defined supervision plan to ensure the safety of each child.
(c) There shall be no more than four (4) children per bedroom.
(d) There shall be at least fifty square feet (50 sq. ft.) of floor space per child in each bedroom.
(e) Males and females shall not share a bedroom.
(f) Each child shall have a separate bed with a mattress, sheets, pillow, pillowcase, and adequate cover, all in good condition.
(g) No child under six (6) years of age shall occupy a top bunk.
(h) Bedding shall be changed at least weekly, more often if needed.
(i) Each child shall have an area to store personal belongings.
(j) Room arrangements shall be based on characteristics of each resident to ensure the safety of each child.
(k) Beds shall be positioned to minimize the opportunity for physical contact between children.
(l) Beds shall be positioned to ensure that all children can easily exit the room in case of emergency.
(m) Males and females shall not share an unsupervised sleeping unit.