Arizona Administrative Code › Title 9 - HEALTH SERVICES › Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS: LICENSING › Article 14 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE TRANSITIONAL FACILITIES › Section R9-10-1415 - Environmental Standards

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 28, July 12, 2024
A. An
				administrator shall ensure that:
1. The
				premises and equipment are sufficient to accommodate the activities, treatment,
				and ancillary services stated in the substance abuse transitional facility's
				scope of services;
2. The premises
				and equipment are:
a. Maintained in a
				condition that allows the premises and equipment to be used for the original
				purpose of the premises and equipment,
b. Clean, and
c. Free from a condition or situation that
				may cause a participant or other individual to suffer physical injury or
				illness;
3. A pest
				control program that complies with A.A.C.
				R3-8-201(C)(4)
				is implemented and documented;
4.
				Biohazardous waste and hazardous waste are identified, stored, used, and
				disposed of according to 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 14 and policies and
				procedures;
5. Equipment used at
				the substance abuse transitional facility is:
a. Maintained in working order;
b. Tested and calibrated according to the
				manufacturer's recommendations or, if there are no manufacturer's
				recommendations, as specified in policies and procedures; and
c. Used according to the manufacturer's
				recommendations;
6.
				Documentation of equipment testing, calibration, and repair is maintained for
				at least 12 months after the date of the testing, calibration, or
				repair;
7. Garbage and refuse are:
a. Stored in plastic bags in covered
				containers, and
b. Removed from the
				premises at least once a week;
8. Heating and cooling systems maintain the
				facility at a temperature between 70° F and 84° F at all
				times;
9. A space heater is not
				used;
10. Common areas:
a. Are lighted to assure the safety of
				participants, and
b. Have lighting
				sufficient to allow personnel members to monitor participant
				activity;
11. Hot water
				temperatures are maintained between 95° F and 120° F in the areas of
				the substance abuse transitional facility used by participants;
12. The supply of hot and cold water is
				sufficient to meet the personal hygiene needs of participants and the cleaning
				and sanitation requirements in this Article;
13. Soiled linen and soiled clothing stored
				by the substance abuse transitional facility are maintained separate from clean
				linen and clothing and stored in closed containers away from food storage,
				kitchen, and dining areas;
14.
				Oxygen containers are secured in an upright position;
15. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by
				the substance abuse transitional facility are maintained in labeled containers
				in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining areas, and
				medications and are inaccessible to participants;
16. Combustible or flammable liquids and
				hazardous materials stored by the substance abuse transitional facility are
				stored in the original labeled containers or safety containers in a locked area
				inaccessible to participants;
17.
				If a water source that is not regulated under 18 A.A.C. 4 by the Arizona
				Department of Environmental Quality is used:
a. The water source is tested at least once
				every 12 months for total coliform bacteria and fecal coliform or E. coli
				bacteria;
b. If necessary,
				corrective action is taken to ensure the water is safe to drink; and
c. Documentation of testing is retained for
				at least 12 months after the date of the test; and
18. If a non-municipal sewage system is used,
				the sewage system is in working order and is maintained according to all
				applicable state laws and rules.