Effective Oct 1, 2022Register October 2021 No. 790Department of Health Services
(1) Hours of operation. A residential service shall operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
(2) General. The facility of the residential service shall be constructed and maintained so that it is functional for assessment and treatment and for the delivery of health services appropriate to the needs of the community and with due regard for protecting the health and safety of the patients.
(3) Capacity. No residential service shall have more residents at any given time than the maximum capacity indicated on the department-approved certification.
(4) Physical separation. A residential service facility shall be physically separated from other entities, programs, and services. A residential service facility’s living areas shall be separate and secure from non-resident entry and use.