1. (1) A residential service shall meet the requirements for safety under ss. DHS 83.47 to 83.51.

2. (2) A residential service shall have written policies and procedures for ensuring that the facility and staffing arrangements are adequate for the needs of the population to be served. Policies and procedures shall include:

   1. (a) Safety of facility entrances and exits.
   2. (b) Facility design such as ligature risk prevention, tamper-resistant electrical outlets, control of sharps, impact resistant glass, and anchoring of furniture.
   3. (c) Search of patients and property.
   4. (d) Levels of staff observation required to address patient needs.
   5. (e) Co-mingled populations.
3. (3) Policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually, and any required modifications shall be completed.

History

History: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.