Ohio Admin. Code 3701-16-15 - Building maintenance, equipment and supplies
(A)
Each residential
care facility shall maintain heating, electrical, and other building service
equipment in good working and safe condition. Each residential care facility
shall have its central heating system checked every two years by a heating
contractor.
(B)
Each residential care facility shall maintain a clean,
healthy environment by at minimum:
(1)
Establishing and implementing housekeeping and
maintenance procedures to assure a clean, safe, sanitary
environment;
(2)
Providing durable garbage and refuse receptacles to
accommodate waste. The residential care facility shall store all garbage and
other refuse in leakproof containers with tight fitting covers until time of
disposal, and dispose all waste in a satisfactory manner; and
(3)
Eliminating any
existing insects and rodents and taking effective measures to prevent the
presence of insects and rodents in or around any building used for a
residential care facility or part thereof. The extermination of insects and
rodents shall be done in such a manner as not to create a fire or health
hazard.
(C)
Unless the resident chooses to bring his or her own or
as specified in the resident agreement, the residential care facility shall
provide each resident with the following bedroom furnishings and
supplies:
(1)
An individual bed equipped with springs and a clean comfortable flame resistant
mattress or a clean comfortable mattress with a flame resistant mattress cover.
The bed shall be sturdy, safe, and in good condition. Rollaway beds and cots,
double deck beds, stacked bunk beds, hide-a-bed couches, or studio couches do
not meet the requirements of this rule;
(2)
Bed linen which
shall include at least two sheets, a pillow and pillow case, a bedspread, and
one blanket that fit properly and are free of tears, holes, and excessive
fraying or wear. The residential care facility shall:
(a)
Ensure that the
mattresses of incontinent residents are protected with an intact waterproof
material unless contraindicated or otherwise ordered by a physician or other
licensed healthcare professional working within their scope of practice;
and
(b)
Provide each resident with additional blankets and
pillows upon request and ensure that two sets of bed linen are available for
each bed at all times. Residential care facilities shall ensure that bed linen
is changed weekly and more often if soiled or requested by the
resident ;
(3)
Closet or wardrobe space with a minimum width of
twenty-two inches of hanging space sufficient in height and equipped for
hanging full length garments and at least one shelf of adequate size within
reach of the resident ;
(4)
A bedside table, personal reading lamp, adequate
bureau, dresser or equivalent space, a mirror appropriate for grooming, a waste
basket with liners, and a chair with a padded back and seat, with arms for
lateral support. If a resident has a wheelchair, the wheelchair may meet this
requirement unless the resident indicates he or she wants a comfortable chair
in addition to the wheelchair;
(5)
Bath linen that
includes at least two full towels, two face towels, and two
washcloths;
(6)
A shower curtain and appropriate hanging devices;
and
(7)
Basic toiletry items and paper
products.
(D)
In meeting the requirements of paragraph (C) of this
rule, residential care facilities may allow residents to provide all or part of
the bedroom furnishings and supplies listed under paragraphs (C)(1) to (C)(7)
of this rule if the bedroom furnishings and supplies meet the requirements of
paragraphs (C)(1) to (C)(7) of this rule and there is sufficient space in the
residential care facility. Residents who smoke shall provide documentation that
the mattress they bring to the residential care facility is flame resistant.
Residents shall be permitted to bring personal furnishings and items in
addition to the bedroom furnishings and supplies listed under paragraphs (C)(1)
to (C)(7) of this rule if the personal furnishings and items do not create a
safety hazard or infringe upon the rights of other residents.
(E)
A residential
care facility shall arrange for the provision of at least a double size bed,
upon request of a married couple or other consenting adult residents sharing a
room in accordance with the residential care facility 's policy, unless there is
an overriding documented medical reason that puts one of the consenting parties
at risk of health and safety or there is a risk to other
residents.
(F)
All residential care facilities shall have the supplies
and equipment necessary to provide the services needed by the residents
admitted to or retained in the facility. The residential care facility shall
keep all equipment and supplies in the facility clean and usable and shall
store it satisfactorily and safely when not in use.
(G)
Waste baskets or
containers in common areas where burnable materials may be placed shall not be
made of materials which are flammable, combustible or capable of generating
quantities of smoke or toxic gases.
(H)
Each residential
care facility shall provide at least one non-pay telephone to which residents
shall have reasonable access at all times for making local calls. The telephone
shall be provided in a location or manner which affords privacy. The
residential care facility shall arrange for a method by which residents can
make longdistance calls from the residential care facility at the residents'
expense.
(I)
Each residential care facility also shall meet the
following safety and maintenance requirements:
(1)
The residential
care facility shall keep floors in good repair. Any rugs used in the facility
shall be secured in a manner that does not create a safety
hazard;
(2)
The residential care facility shall keep corridors,
entrances, exits, fire escape routes and outside pathways in good repair, free
of obstacles, and ice and snow. Buildings that are constructed or converted for
use as residential care facilities after April 1, 2007, must have accessible
means of egress that open to a hard surface leading to a public
way;
(3)
Common areas and exits shall be
well-lighted;
(4)
The residential care facility shall store poisonous and
hazardous materials in clearly labeled containers, away from foodstuffs and
medication. Poisonous and hazardous materials shall be stored in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the applicable provisions of the Ohio
fire code;
(5)
If resident units have locks, the residential care
facility shall have duplicate keys or a master key available and readily
accessible at all times to the staff members on duty or present in the facility
for use in case of emergency;
(6)
The residential
care facility shall maintain first-aid supplies in a closed but unlocked
container which is easily accessible to the administrator and
staff;
(7)
The residential care facility shall maintain its
buildings and grounds in a clean and orderly manner; and
(8)
Residential care
facilities shall not require residents or staff members to obtain approval from
the operator , administrator or staff member prior to telephoning for assistance
in the event of an emergency. Each residential care facility shall prominently
display emergency telephone numbers, such as the fire and police department
numbers, at each telephone maintained by the residential care facility.
Replaces: 3701-17-65
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3721.04
Rule Amplifies: 3721.07
Prior Effective Dates: 12/21/1992, 09/29/1996, 12/01/2001, 04/01/2007, 01/01/2013
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