La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9079

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

Section I-9079 - Facility Exterior [Formerly Section 9065]

A. The provider shall maintain all areas of the facility that are accessible to the residents in good repair and free from any reasonably foreseeable hazard to health or safety. All structures on the grounds of the facility shall be maintained in good repair.

1. Garbage and rubbish stored outside shall be secured in noncombustible, covered containers and shall be removed on a regular basis.

2. Trash collection receptacles and incinerators shall be separate from recreation/play areas and located as to avoid being a nuisance.

3. Recreation/playground equipment shall be so located, installed, and maintained as to ensure the safety of the residents.

4. Areas determined unsafe, including steep grades, open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters or high speed roads shall be fenced or have natural barriers to protect residents.

5. Fences that are in place shall be in good repair.

6. Residents shall have access to safe, suitable outdoor recreational space and age appropriate equipment.

7. The provider shall ensure that exterior areas are well lit at night.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9079

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 30:67 (January 2004), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:393 (February 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2009.