La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6893 - Furnishings and Equipment
A. Common
Areas
1. Furniture for shared living rooms
and sitting areas shall include comfortable chairs, tables, and
lamps.
2. All furnishings and
equipment shall be durable, clean, and appropriate to its function. Furnishings
shall be tested in accordance with the provisions of the applicable edition of
the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
3. Windows shall be kept clean and in good
repair and supplied with curtains, shades or drapes. Each window that can be
opened shall have a screen that is clean and in good repair.
4. All fans located within seven feet of the
floor shall be protected by screen guards.
5. Throw or scatter rugs, or bath rugs or
mats shall have a non-skid backing.
6. Wastepaper baskets and trash containers
used in the common areas shall be metal or approved washable plastic
baskets.
B. Furnishings
and Supplies
1. Each Facility shall strive to
maintain a residential environment and encourage residents to use their own
furnishings and supplies. However, if the resident does not bring their own
furniture, the ARCP shall assist in planning and making arrangements for
obtaining:
a. a bed, including a frame and a
clean mattress and pillow;
b. basic
furnishings, such as a private dresser or similar storage area for personal
belongings that is readily accessible to the resident;
c. a closet, permanent or portable, to store
clothing and aids to physical functioning, if any, which is readily accessible
to the resident;
d. a minimum of
two chairs;
e. blankets and linens
appropriate in number and type for the season and the individual resident's
comfort;
f. towels and washcloths;
and
g. provisions for dining in the
living unit.
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