NAC449.4074. Requirements of facility; health and sanitation; medications; exits.

     1. The facility must:

     (a) Provide proper access for each client to all activities and services;

     (b) Have furniture and equipment appropriate for use by the clients;

     (c) Have free local telephone service available for use by clients;

     (d) Have sufficient space to accommodate a full range of activities and services;

     (e) Provide for each client at least 40 square feet of space inside the facility excluding areas for maintenance of the facility;

     (f) Contain offices sufficient to permit employees to work effectively and without interruption;

     (g) Provide adequate space for storage of supplies;

     (h) Provide at least one toilet for every 10 clients;

     (i) Have sufficient areas for parking and the safe delivery and pick-up of clients; and

     (j) Provide secure space for the temporary storage of the property of clients.

     2. The facility and its grounds must be safe, clean and accessible to all clients.

     3. Medications and prescriptions must be stored in an appropriate, locked container or area.

     4. Each facility must have at least two well-identified exits.

     5. Stairs, ramps and interior floors must have surfaces or carpets which inhibit falling or slipping.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 6-23-86)