440 IAC 7.5-2-14 - Furnishings
Authority: IC 12-21-2-3
Affected: IC 12-21-2-3; IC 12-22-2
Sec. 14.
(a) The
agency shall furnish and maintain the furnishings in a residence, or they shall
assist the resident in acquiring and maintaining furnishings for the residence.
The intent is to assure a private residence that is homelike, comfortable,
sanitary, and promotes the dignity of the resident.
(1) If the agency elects to furnish the
residence, the resident may be required to make a security deposit, sign an
inventory, and agree to replace lost or damaged furnishings.
(2) Furnishings shall be in good repair and
attractive.
(3) Residents shall be
encouraged to purchase and display personal possessions and to enhance a
homelike environment with items of their choice.
(4) The facility may not require residents to
provide their own furniture. Furniture provided by the residents remains the
property of the residents.
(b) Basic furnishings shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(1) A dresser.
(2) Clothing storage.
(3) Bath towels.
(4) An individual bed that shall be furnished
adequately with a clean mattress and clean bedding.
(5) A table and chairs for meals.
(6) A chair or couch.
(7) Lamps as needed.
(8) Adequate dishes, utensils, and cookware.
(c) In a sub-acute
facility, a transitional residential facility, or a supervised group living
facility, a television and radio shall be provided for the use of the residents
who have expressed an interest. Television viewing must not be a substitute for
other activities.
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