- (1) The licensee shall ensure comfortable living accommodations and privacy are provided for residents who live in the facility.
(2) Bedrooms may be private or semi-private. The licensee shall ensure the following:
- (a) single occupant bedrooms have a minimum of 100 square feet of floor space;
- (b) multiple occupant bedrooms have a minimum of 80 square feet of floor space per bed and are limited to two beds;
- (c) beds are separated by three feet;
- (d) the licensee's family members or staff may not share sleeping quarters with residents;
- (e) each resident has a separate twin size or larger sized bed;
- (f) a room ordinarily used for other purposes including a hall, corridor, unfinished attic, garage, storage area, shed or similar detached building may not be used as a sleeping room for a resident;
- (g) each bedroom and toilet room has a trash container;
(h) reading lamps in each resident room according to the individual needs of each resident are made available;
- (i) each bedroom has:
- (j) a window with an insect screen that opens easily to the outside; and
- (k) a closet or space suitable for hanging clothing and personal belongings.
(3) The licensee shall ensure that toilets and bathrooms provide privacy, be well-ventilated, and be accessible to and usable by any persons accepted for care.
- (a) Toilets, tubs, and showers shall have grab bars.
- (b) If the licensee admits a resident with disabilities, the bath, shower, sink, and toilet shall be equipped for use by persons with disabilities.
(4) The licensee shall ensure:
- (a) heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems provide comfortable temperatures for the resident;
- (b) heating systems are capable of maintaining temperatures of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F). in areas occupied by residents;
- (c) cooling systems are capable of maintaining temperatures of 72 degrees F. in areas occupied by residents; and
- (d) facilities comply with ventilation and minimum total air change requirements as outlined in Section R432-6-22 Table 2.
- (5) The licensee shall ensure residents are housed on the main floor only, unless an outside exit leading to the ground grade level is provided from any upper or lower levels.
- (6) The licensee shall ensure at least one building entrance is accessible to persons with physical disabilities.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: May 9, 2023
Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-1-202; 26B-2-216