15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.18.2 - Bedrooms
1. Location.
a. All resident bedrooms shall have an
outside exposure and shall not be below grade. Window areas shall not be less
than one-eighth (1/8) of the floor area. The window sill shall not be over
thirty-six (36) inches from the floor. Windows shall be operable.
b. Resident bedrooms shall be located so as
to minimize the entrance of unpleasant odors, excessive noise, and other
nuisances.
c. Resident bedrooms
shall be directly accessible from the main corridor. In no case shall a
resident bedroom be used for access to another resident bedroom nor shall a
resident bedroom be used for access to a required outside exit.
d. All resident bedrooms shall be so located
that the resident can travel from his/her bedroom to a living room, day room,
dining room, or toilet or bathing facility without having to go through another
resident bedroom.
e. Resident
bedrooms shall house no more than four (4) persons each.
2. Furnishings.
a. Single beds shall be provided with good
grade mattresses at least four (4) inches thick. Cots and roll-away beds shall
not be used.
b. Each bed shall be
equipped with a pillow and clean linens to include sheets, pillow cases,
spreads and blankets. An adequate supply of such linens shall be provided at
all times to allow for a change of linen at least once a week.
c. Chest of drawers or similar adequate
storage space shall be provided for the clothing, toilet articles, and personal
belongings of each resident.
d.
Adequate closet space shall be provided for each resident.
e. An adequate number of comfortable, sturdy
chairs shall be provided.
f. At
least one (1) mirror, a minimum of 18" x 24", shall be provided in each
bedroom.
g. The opportunity for
personal expression shall be permitted.
h. A resident shall be permitted to use
personal furnishings in lieu of those provided by the licensed facility, when
practical.
3. Floor
Area. Minimum usable floor area per bed shall be 80 square feet.
Notes
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