La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5667

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-5667 - Interior Space for Residential Facilities and Outpatient Clinics

A. The BHS provider that provides services on-site shall:

1. have a physical environment that ensures the health, safety and security of the clients;

2. have routine maintenance and cleaning services;

3. be well-lit, clean, safe and ventilated;

4. maintain its physical environment, including, but not limited to, all equipment, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, furnishings, doors and windows, in good order and safe condition and in accordance with manufacturers recommendations; and

5. maintain heating, ventilation and cooling systems in good order and safe condition to ensure a temperature controlled environment.

B. The provider shall have designated space for the secure storage of the staffs personal belongings.

C. Furnishings. The BHS provider shall ensure that the providers furnishings for all living and treatment areas are designed to meet the needs of the clients.

D. Medication Storage and Preparation. The provider shall have an area for medication preparation, administration and storage that meets one of the following:

1. a secured medication room that contains sufficient space for a work counter, sink, refrigerator, locked storage for controlled dangerous substances; or

2. a secured self-contained medication distribution unit located in a clean workroom, alcove or other staff work area with an easily accessible hand washing station.

E. Administrative and Counseling Area

1. The provider shall provide a space that is distinct from the client living and/or treatment areas that serves as an administrative office.

2. The provider shall have a designated space(s) to allow for private and group discussions and counseling sessions.

F. Smoking. The provider shall prohibit smoking in the interior of its licensed space.

G. Bathrooms

1. There shall be at least one bathroom for use by clients and staff and meets the requirements of the Louisiana Sanitary Code.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5667

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411707 (9/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.