Utah Admin. Code R501-1-9 - Residential Program Additional Facilities and Safety Requirements

(1) A residential licensee shall ensure:
(a) designated space is available for records, administrative work, and confidential phone calls for clients;
(b) bedroom assignments are made in accordance with agency policy and individualized assessment described in Section 26B-2-109;
(c) live-in staff have dedicated bedrooms and bathrooms separate from client use;
(d) each bedroom designated for a client is comparable to other similarly utilized bedrooms with similar access, location, space, finishings, and furnishings;
(e) clients are not locked in bedrooms;
(f) a mirror or safety mirror is secured to each bathroom wall at a convenient height;
(g) each bathroom is placed to allow access to each client without disturbing any other client during sleeping hours;
(h) each bath or shower allows for individual privacy;
(i) each client is supplied with hygiene supplies;
(j) each sleeping area has a source of natural light and is ventilated by mechanical means or is equipped with a window that opens;
(k) each client has a similar solid type of bed or sleeping equipment to any other client in the program;
(l) each client is allowed to decorate and personalize their bedroom, while maintaining respect for other residents and property;
(m) there are separate containers for soiled and clean laundry, if the program provides common laundry for towels, bedding or clothing;
(n) bedding and towels are laundered weekly and after each client is discharged;
(o) equipment and supplies for washing and drying laundry are provided, if the program permits clients to do their own laundry; and
(p) there is at least 60 square feet per person in a multiple-occupancy bedroom and 80 square feet in a single occupant bedroom.
(2) A residential program licensee serving individuals with disabilities shall house no more than two clients in each bedroom.
(3) The licensee utilizing seclusion rooms shall ensure the following:
(a) seclusion rooms measure a minimum of 75 square feet and have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet with no equipment, hardware or furnishings that obstruct staff's view of the client or present a hazard;
(b) a seclusion room shall have either natural or mechanical ventilation with break resistant windows and either a break resistant two-way mirror or camera that allows for observation of the entire room;
(c) a seclusion room may not have locking capability and may not be located in closets, bathrooms, unfurnished areas or other areas not designated as part of residential living space; and
(d) a bedroom may not be utilized as a seclusion room and a seclusion room may not be utilized as a bedroom.
(4) The licensee shall ensure that dormitory space is only permitted in an emergency homeless shelter or a program serving only adults.
(5) The licensee shall train staff and ensure that the use of any alternate sleeping arrangements other than the client's assigned bedroom complies with Subsection R501-1-4(7) and:
(a) preserves client dignity and confidentiality;
(b) shall be done on an individualized, time delimited basis;
(c) may not be utilized due to staffing shortages or for staff convenience; and
(d) may not be used as behavior management or consequence.

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Utah Admin. Code R501-1-9
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-14, effective 7/1/2015 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-3, effective 1/17/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-6, effective 2/23/2018 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-4, effective 1/17/2019 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/6/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/5/2022 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-06, effective 3/2/2023 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/19/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-09, effective 4/24/2025

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