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Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.84 - Heat sources

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
Heat sources, such as steam and hot heating pipes, water
						pipes, fixed space heaters, hot water heaters and radiators exceeding 120°
						F that are accessible to the resident must be equipped with protective guards
						or insulation to prevent the resident from coming in contact with the heat
						source.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.85 - Sanitation

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(a) Sanitary
					 conditions shall be maintained.
(b)
					 There may be no evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the
					 residence.
(c) Trash shall be
					 removed from the premises at least once a week.
(d) Trash in kitchens and bathrooms shall be
					 kept in covered trash receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects and
					 rodents.
(e) Trash outside the
					 residence shall be kept in covered receptacles that prevent the penetration of
					 insects and rodents.
(f) For a
					 residence serving 9 or more residents that is not connected to a public sewer
					 system, there shall be a written sanitation approval for its sewage system by
					 the sewage enforcement official of the municipality in which the residence is
					 located.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.86 - Ventilation

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(a) All areas of
					 the residence that are used by the resident shall be ventilated. Ventilation
					 includes an operable window, air conditioner, fan or mechanical ventilation
					 that ensures airflow.
(b) A
					 bathroom that does not have an operable, outside window must be equipped with
					 an exhaust fan for ventilation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.87 - Lighting

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The residence's rooms, hallways, interior stairs, outside
						steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps, evacuation routes, outside walkways
						and fire escapes must be lighted and marked to ensure that residents, including
						those with vision impairments, can safely move through the residence and safely
						evacuate.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.88 - Surfaces

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(a) Floors, walls,
					 ceilings, windows, doors and other surfaces must be clean, in good repair and
					 free of hazards.
(b) The residence
					 may not use asbestos products for renovations or new construction.
(c) If asbestos is found in a residence or
					 contained in any part of the residence, the residence shall have a
					 certification from an asbestos remediation company that the residence is safe
					 for residents and that the asbestos does not pose a risk.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.89 - Water

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(a) The residence
					 must have hot and cold water under pressure in each bathroom, kitchen and
					 laundry area to accommodate the needs of the residents in the
					 residence.
(b) Hot water
					 temperature in areas accessible to the resident may not exceed 120°
					 F.
(c) A residence that is not
					 connected to a public water system shall have a coliform water test at least
					 every 3 months, by a Department of Environmental Protection-certified
					 laboratory, stating that the water is below maximum contaminant levels. A
					 public water system is a system that provides water to the public for human
					 consumption, which has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an
					 average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the
					 year.
(d) If the water is found to
					 be above maximum contaminant levels, the residence shall conduct remediation
					 activity to reduce the level of contaminants to below the maximum contaminant
					 level. During remediation activity, an alternate source of drinking water shall
					 be provided to the residents.
(e)
					 The residence shall keep documentation of the laboratory certification, in
					 addition to the results and corrections made to ensure safe water for
					 drinking.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.90 - Communication system

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(a) The
					 residence shall have a working, noncoin operated, landline telephone that is
					 accessible in emergencies and accessible to individuals with
					 disabilities.
(b) For a residence
					 serving nine or more residents, there shall be a system or method of
					 communication such as an intercom, public address, pager or cell phone system
					 that enables staff persons to immediately contact other staff persons in the
					 residence for assistance in an emergency.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.91 - Emergency telephone numbers

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Telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police
						department, fire department, ambulance, poison control, local emergency
						management and assisted living residence complaint hotline shall be posted on
						or by each telephone with an outside line.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.92 - Windows and screens

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Windows, including windows in doors, must be in good
						repair and securely screened when doors or windows are open.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.93 - Handrails and railings

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(a) Each
					 ramp, interior stairway, hallway and outside steps must have a well-secured
					 handrail.
(b) Each porch must have
					 a well-secured railing.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.94 - Landings and stairs

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(a)
					 Interior and exterior doors that open directly into a stairway and are used for
					 exit doors, resident areas and fire exits must have a landing, which is a
					 minimum of 3 feet by 3 feet.
(b)
					 Interior stairs, exterior steps and ramps must have nonskid surfaces.
(c) Stairs must have strips for those with
					 vision impairments.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.95 - Furniture and equipment

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Furniture and equipment must be in good repair, clean and
						free of hazards.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.96 - First aid kit

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(a) The
					 residence shall have a first aid kit in each building on the premises that
					 includes nonporous disposable gloves, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, gauze
					 pads, thermometer, adhesive tape, scissors, breathing shield, eye coverings and
					 tweezers. The residence shall have an automatic external defibrillation device
					 located in each building on the premises.
(b) Staff persons shall know the location of
					 the first aid kit.
(c) The first
					 aid kit must be in a location that is easily accessible to staff
					 persons.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.171 (relating to
						  transportation).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.97 - Elevators and stair glides

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Each elevator and stair glide must have a certificate of
						operation from the Department of Labor and Industry or the appropriate local
						building authority in accordance with 34 Pa. Code Chapter 405 (relating to
						elevators and other lifting devices).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.98 - Indoor activity space

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(a)
					 The residence shall have at least two indoor wheelchair accessible common rooms
					 for all residents for activities such as reading, recreation and group
					 activities. One of the common rooms shall be available for resident use at any
					 time, provided the use does not affect or disturb others.
(b) The residence shall have at least one
					 furnished living room or lounge area for residents, their families and
					 visitors. The combined living room or lounge areas must accommodate all
					 residents at one time. There must be at least 15 square feet per living unit
					 for up to 50 living units. There must be a total of 750 square feet if there
					 are more than 50 living units. These rooms or areas must contain tables, chairs
					 and lighting to accommodate the residents, their families and
					 visitors.
(c) The residence shall
					 have a working television and radio available to residents in a living room or
					 lounge area.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.221 (relating to activities
						  program).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.99 - Recreation space

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The residence shall provide regular access to outdoor and
						indoor recreation space and recreational items, such as books, newspapers,
						magazines, puzzles, games, cards and crafts.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.221 (relating to activities
						  program).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.100 - Exterior conditions

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(a) The
					 exterior of the building and the building grounds or yard must be in good
					 repair and free of hazards.
(b) The
					 residence shall ensure that ice, snow and obstructions are removed from outside
					 walkways, ramps, steps, recreational areas and exterior fire escapes.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.101 - Resident living units

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(a) A
					 residence shall provide a resident with the resident's own living unit unless
					 the conditions of subsection (c) are met.
(b) The following conditions apply to a
					 residence:
(1) For new construction of
					 residences after January 18, 2011, each living unit for a single resident must
					 have at least 225 square feet of floor space measured wall-to-wall, excluding
					 bathrooms and closet space. If two residents share a living unit, there must be
					 a total of 300 square feet in the living unit. Exceptions to the size of the
					 living unit may be made at the Department's discretion.
(2) For facilities in existence prior to
					 January 18, 2011, each living unit must have at least 160 square feet measured
					 wall to wall, excluding bathrooms and closet space. If two residents share a
					 living unit, there must be a total of 210 square feet in the living unit.
					 Exceptions to the size of the living unit may be made at the Department's
					 discretion.
(3) Each living unit
					 must have a telephone jack and individually controlled thermostats for heating
					 and cooling.
(4) The doors in
					 living units, including entrance doors, must be accessible or adaptable for
					 wheelchair use.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.102 - Bathrooms

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(a) There must be
					 one functioning flush toilet in the bathroom in the living unit.
(b) There must be at least one sink and wall
					 mirror in the bathroom of the living unit.
(c) There must be at least one bathtub or
					 shower in the bathroom of the living unit.
(d) Toilet and bath areas in the living unit
					 must have grab bars, hand rails or assist bars. Bathtubs and showers must have
					 slip-resistant surfaces.
(e)
					 Privacy in the living unit must be provided for toilets, showers and bathtubs
					 by partitions or doors. Bathroom doors in a double occupancy living unit must
					 be lockable by the resident, unless contraindicated by the support
					 plan.
(f) An individual towel,
					 washcloth and soap shall be provided for each resident unless the resident
					 provides his own supplies of these items.
(g) Individual toiletry items including
					 toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, comb and hairbrush shall be made
					 available to residents who are not recipients of SSI. If the residence charges
					 for these items, the charges shall be indicated in the resident-residence
					 contract. Availability of toiletry items for residents who are recipients of
					 SSI is specified in §
											2800.27(d)(1)
					 (relating to SSI recipients).
(h)
					 Toilet paper shall be provided for every toilet.
(i) Bar soap or a dispenser with soap shall
					 be provided within reach of each bathroom sink. Bar soap, however, is not
					 permitted when a living unit is shared unless there is a separate bar clearly
					 labeled for each resident sharing the living unit.
(j) Towels and washcloths shall be in the
					 possession of the resident in the resident's living unit unless the resident
					 has access to the residence's linen supply.
(k) Use of a common towel is
					 prohibited.
(l) Shelves or hooks
					 for the resident's towel and clothing shall be provided.
(m) A residence shall have at least one
					 public restroom that is convenient to common areas and wheelchair
					 accessible.
(n) Each bathroom must
					 be equipped with an emergency notification system to notify staff in the event
					 of an emergency.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.103 - Food service

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(a) A
					 residence shall have access on the grounds to an operable kitchen with a
					 refrigerator, sink, stove, oven, cooking equipment and cabinets or shelves for
					 storage. If the kitchen is not in the residence, the residence shall have a
					 kitchen area with a refrigerator, cooking equipment, a sink and food storage
					 space.
(b) Kitchen surfaces must be
					 of a nonporous material and cleaned and sanitized after each meal.
(c) Food shall be protected from
					 contamination while being stored, prepared, transported and served.
(d) Food shall be stored off the
					 floor.
(e) Food served and returned
					 from an individual's plate may not be served again or used in the preparation
					 of other dishes. Leftover food shall be labeled and dated.
(f) Food requiring refrigeration shall be
					 stored at or below 40° F. Frozen food shall be kept at or below 0° F.
					 Thermometers are required in refrigerators and freezers.
(g) Food shall be stored in closed or sealed
					 containers.
(h) Food shall be
					 thawed either in the refrigerator, microwave oven, under cool water or as part
					 of the cooking process.
(i)
					 Outdated or spoiled food or dented cans may not be used.
(j) Eating, drinking and cooking utensils
					 shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use by a method specified in 7
					 Pa. Code Chapter 46, Subchapter D (relating to equipment, utensils and
					 linens).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.104 - Dining room

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(a) An assisted
					 living residence shall have an accessible common dining space outside the
					 resident living units. A dining room area must be equipped with tables and
					 chairs and able to accommodate the maximum number of residents scheduled for
					 meals at any one time. There must be at least 15 square feet per person for
					 residents scheduled for meals at any one time.
(b) Dishes, glassware and utensils shall be
					 provided for eating, drinking, preparing and serving food. These utensils must
					 be clean, and free of chips and cracks. Plastic and paper plates, utensils and
					 cups for meals may not be used on a regular basis.
(c) Condiments shall be available at the
					 dining table.
(d) Adaptive eating
					 equipment or utensils shall be available, if needed, to assist residents in
					 eating at the table.
(e) Breakfast,
					 midday and evening meals shall be served to residents in a dining room except
					 in the following situations:
(1) Service in
					 the resident's living unit shall be available at no additional charge when the
					 resident is unable to come to the dining room due to illness.
(2) When room service is available in a
					 residence, a resident may choose to have a meal served in the resident's living
					 unit. This service shall be provided at the resident's request and may not
					 replace daily meals in a dining room.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.105 - Laundry

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(a) Laundry service
					 for bed linens, towels and personal clothing shall be provided by the
					 residence, at no additional charge, to residents who are recipients of or
					 eligible applicants for SSI benefits. Laundry service does not include dry
					 cleaning.
(b) Laundry service for
					 bed linens, towels and personal clothing for the residents who are not
					 recipients of SSI shall be provided by the residence unless otherwise indicated
					 in the resident-residence contract. If a residence provides laundry facilities,
					 there may not be a prohibition against residents doing their own
					 laundry.
(c) The supply of bed
					 linens and towels must be sufficient to ensure a complete change of bed linen
					 and towels at least once per week.
(d) Bed linens and towels shall be changed at
					 least once every week and more often as needed to maintain sanitary
					 conditions.
(e) Clean linens and
					 towels shall be stored in an area separate from soiled linen and
					 clothing.
(f) Measures shall be
					 implemented to ensure that residents' clothing are not lost or misplaced during
					 laundering or cleaning. The resident's clean clothing shall be returned to the
					 resident within 24 hours after laundering.
(g) To reduce the risks of fire hazards, lint
					 shall be removed from the lint trap and drum of clothes dryers after each use.
					 Lint shall be cleaned from the vent duct and internal and external ductwork of
					 clothes dryers according to the manufacturer's instructions.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.220 (relating to service
						  provision).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.106 - Swimming areas

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
If a residence operates a swimming area, the following
						requirements apply:
(1) Swimming areas
					 shall be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
(2) Written policy and procedures to protect
					 the health, safety and well-being of the residents shall be developed and
					 implemented.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.107 - Emergency preparedness

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(a)
					 The administrator shall have a copy and be familiar with the emergency
					 preparedness plan for the municipality in which the residence is
					 located.
(b) The residence shall
					 have written emergency procedures that include the following:
(1) Contact information for each resident's
					 designated person.
(2) The
					 residence's plan to provide the emergency medical information for each resident
					 that ensures confidentiality.
(3)
					 Contact telephone numbers of local and State emergency management agencies and
					 local resources for housing and emergency care of residents.
(4) Means of transportation in the event that
					 relocation is required.
(5) Duties
					 and responsibilities of staff persons during evacuation, transportation and at
					 the emergency location. These duties and responsibilities shall be specific to
					 each resident's emergency needs.
(6) Alternate means of meeting resident needs
					 in the event of a utility outage.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.108 - Firearms and weapons

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(a) A
					 residence shall have a written policy regarding firearms, weapons and
					 ammunition where these items are on the premises or in possession of any
					 resident or staff member. A residence is not required to permit firearms,
					 weapons and ammunition.
(b) The
					 policy must include, at a minimum, procedures regarding the safety, access and
					 use of firearms, weapons and ammunition.
(c) Firearms, weapons and ammunition shall be
					 permitted on the licensed premises of a residence only when the following
					 conditions are met:
(1) Firearms and weapons
					 shall be contained in a locked cabinet located in a place other than the
					 residents' living unit or in a common living area.
(2) Ammunition shall be contained in a locked
					 area separate from firearms and weapons, and located in a place other than the
					 residents' living unit or in a common living area.
(3) The key to the locked cabinet containing
					 the firearms, weapons and ammunition shall be in the possession of the
					 administrator or a designee.
(4)
					 The administrator or designee shall be the only individual permitted to open
					 the locked cabinet containing the firearms and weapons and the locked area
					 containing the ammunition.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2800.109 - Pets

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(a) The residence
					 rules must specify whether the residence permits pets on the
					 premises.
(b) Cats and dogs present
					 at the residence shall have a current rabies vaccination. A current certificate
					 of rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian shall be kept.
(c) Pets that are accessible to the residents
					 shall be in good health and nonaggressive to the residents.
(d) If a residence has additional charges for
					 pets, the charges shall be included in the resident-residence
					 contract.
(e) A residence shall
					 disclose to applicants whether pets are permitted and present in the
					 residence.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.121 - Unobstructed egress

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(a)
					 Stairways, hallways, doorways, passageways and egress routes from living units
					 and from the building must be unlocked and unobstructed.
(b) Except as provided in §
											2800.101 (relating to resident
					 living units), doors used for egress routes from living units and from the
					 building may not be equipped with key-locking devices, electronic card operated
					 systems or other devices which prevent immediate egress of residents from the
					 building, unless the residence has written approval or a variance from the
					 Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health or the appropriate
					 local building authority.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.122 - Exits

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Unless otherwise regulated by the Department of Labor and
						Industry, the Department of Health or the appropriate local building authority,
						all buildings must have at least two independent and accessible exits from
						every floor, arranged to reduce the possibility that both will be blocked in an
						emergency situation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.123 - Emergency evacuation

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(a) Exit
					 doors must be equipped so that they can be easily opened by residents from the
					 inside without the use of a key or other manual device that can be removed,
					 misplaced or lost.
(b) Copies of
					 the emergency procedures as specified in §
											2800.107 (relating to emergency
					 preparedness) shall be posted in a conspicuous and public place in the
					 residence and a copy shall be kept.
(c) For a residence serving nine or more
					 residents, an emergency evacuation diagram of each floor showing corridors,
					 line of travel to exit doors and location of the fire extinguishers and pull
					 signals shall be posted in a conspicuous and public place on each
					 floor.
(d) If the residence serves
					 one or more residents with mobility needs above or below grade level of the
					 residence, there shall be a fire-safe area, as specified in writing within the
					 past year by a fire safety expert, on the same floor as each resident with
					 mobility needs.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.124 - Notification of local fire officials

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The residence shall notify the local fire department in
						writing of the address of the residence, location of the living units and
						bedrooms and the assistance needed to evacuate in an emergency. Documentation
						of notification shall be kept.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.125 - Flammable and combustible materials

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(a) Combustible and flammable materials may
					 not be located near heat sources or hot water heaters.
(b) Combustible materials shall be
					 inaccessible to residents.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.126 - Furnaces

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(a) A professional
					 furnace cleaning company or trained maintenance staff person shall inspect
					 furnaces at least annually. Documentation of the inspection shall be
					 kept.
(b) Furnaces shall be cleaned
					 according to the manufacturer's instructions. Documentation of the cleaning
					 shall be kept.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.127 - Space heaters

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(a)
					 Portable space heaters are prohibited.
(b) Nonportable space heaters must be well
					 vented and installed with permanent connections and protectors.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.128 - Supplemental heating sources

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(a)
					 The use of kerosene burning heaters is prohibited.
(b) Wood and coal burning stoves shall be
					 used only if a local fire department or other municipal fire safety authority,
					 professional cleaning company or trained maintenance staff person inspects and
					 approves them annually. Wood and coal burning stoves that are used as a regular
					 heating source shall be cleaned every year according to the manufacturer's
					 instructions. Documentation of wood and coal burning stove inspections and
					 cleanings shall be kept.
(c) Wood
					 and coal burning stoves must be securely screened or equipped with protective
					 guards while in use.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.129 - Fireplaces

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(a) A fireplace
					 must be securely screened or equipped with protective guards while in
					 use.
(b) A fireplace chimney and
					 flue shall be cleaned when there is an accumulation of creosote. Written
					 documentation of the cleaning shall be kept.
(c) A fireplace chimney and flue that is used
					 must be serviced annually and written documentation of the servicing shall be
					 kept.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.130 - Smoke detectors and fire alarms

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(a) There shall be an operable automatic
					 smoke detector located in each living unit.
(b) Smoke detectors and fire alarms must be
					 of a type approved by the Department of Labor and Industry, the appropriate
					 local building authority or local fire safety expert, or listed by Underwriters
					 Laboratories.
(c) If the residence
					 serves nine or more residents, there shall be at least one smoke detector on
					 each floor interconnected and audible throughout the residence or an automatic
					 fire alarm system that is interconnected and audible throughout the
					 residence.
(d) If one or more
					 residents or staff persons are not able to hear the smoke detector or fire
					 alarm system, a signaling device approved by a fire safety expert shall be used
					 and tested so that each resident and staff person with a hearing impairment
					 will be alerted in the event of a fire.
(e) Smoke detectors and fire alarms shall be
					 tested for operability at least once per month. A written record of the monthly
					 testing shall be kept.
(f) If a
					 smoke detector or fire alarm becomes inoperative, repair shall be completed
					 within 48 hours of the time the detector or alarm was found to be
					 inoperative.
(g) The residence's
					 emergency procedures must indicate the procedures that will be immediately
					 implemented until the smoke detector or fire alarms are operable.
(h) In residences housing five or more
					 residents with mobility needs, the fire alarm system shall be directly
					 connected to the local fire department or 24-hour monitoring service approved
					 by the local fire department, if this service is available in the
					 community.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.131 - Fire extinguishers

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(a)
					 There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A
					 rating for each floor, including public walkways and common living areas every
					 3,000 square feet, the basement and attic.
(b) If the indoor floor area on a floor
					 including the basement or attic is more than 3,000 square feet, there shall be
					 an additional fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each additional
					 3,000 square feet of indoor floor space.
(c) A fire extinguisher with a minimum
					 2A-10BC rating shall be located in each kitchen of the residence. The kitchen
					 extinguisher must meet the requirements for one floor as required in subsection
					 (a).
(d) Fire extinguishers must be
					 listed by Underwriters Laboratories or approved by Factory Mutual
					 Systems.
(e) Fire extinguishers
					 shall be accessible to staff persons. Fire extinguishers shall be kept locked
					 if access to the extinguisher by a resident could cause a safety risk to the
					 resident. If fire extinguishers are kept locked, each staff person shall be
					 able to immediately unlock the fire extinguisher in the event of a fire
					 emergency.
(f) Fire extinguishers
					 shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of
					 the inspection shall be on the extinguisher.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.132 - Fire drills

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(a) An
					 unannounced fire drill shall be held at least once a month.
(b) A fire safety inspection and fire drill
					 conducted by a fire safety expert shall be completed annually. Documentation of
					 this fire drill and fire safety inspection shall be kept.
(c) A written fire drill record must include
					 the date, time, the amount of time it took for evacuation, the exit route used,
					 the number of residents in the residence at the time of the drill, the number
					 of residents evacuated, the number of staff persons participating, problems
					 encountered and whether the fire alarm or smoke detector was
					 operative.
(d) Residents shall be
					 able to evacuate the entire building to a public thoroughfare, or to a
					 fire-safe area designated in writing within the past year by a fire safety
					 expert within the period of time specified in writing within the past year by a
					 fire safety expert. For purposes of this subsection, the fire safety expert may
					 not be a staff person of the residence.
(e) A fire drill shall be held during
					 sleeping hours once every 6 months.
(f) Alternate exit routes shall be used
					 during fire drills.
(g) Fire drills
					 shall be held on different days of the week, at different times of the day and
					 night, not routinely held when additional staff persons are present and not
					 routinely held at times when resident attendance is low.
(h) Residents shall evacuate to a designated
					 meeting place away from the building or within the fire-safe area during each
					 fire drill.
(i) A fire alarm or
					 smoke detector shall be set off during each fire drill.
(j) Elevators may not be used during a fire
					 drill or a fire.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2800.133 - Exit signs

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The following requirements apply for a residence serving
						nine or more residents:
(1) Signs
					 bearing the word "EXIT" in plain legible letters shall be placed at all
					 exits.
(2) Access to exits shall be
					 marked with readily visible signs indicating the direction to travel.
(3) Exit sign letters must be at least 6
					 inches in height with the principal strokes of letters at least 3/4 inch
					 wide.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › RESIDENT HEALTH › Section 2800.141 - Resident medical evaluation and health care

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(a) A resident shall have a medical
					 evaluation by a physician, physician's assistant or certified registered nurse
					 practitioner documented on a form specified by the Department, subject to the
					 provisions of §
											2800.22 (relating to application
					 and admission). The evaluation must include the following:
(1) A general physical examination by a
					 physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner.
(2) Medical diagnosis including physical or
					 mental disabilities of the resident, if any.
(3) Medical information pertinent to
					 diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency.
(4) Special health or dietary needs of the
					 resident.
(5) Allergies.
(6) Immunization history.
(7) Medication regimen, contraindicated
					 medications, medication side effects and the ability to self-administer
					 medications.
(8) Body positioning
					 and movement stimulation for residents, if appropriate.
(9) Health status.
(10) Mobility assessment, updated annually or
					 at the Department's request.
(11)
					 An indication that a tuberculin skin test has been administered with negative
					 results within 2 years; or if the tuberculin skin test is positive, the result
					 of a chest X-ray. In the event a tuberculin skin test has not been
					 administered, the test shall be administered within 15 days after
					 admission.
(12) Information about a
					 resident's day-to-day assisted living service needs.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › RESIDENT HEALTH › Section 2800.142 - Assistance with medical care and supplemental health care services

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(a) Each residence
					 shall demonstrate the ability to provide or arrange for the provision of
					 supplemental health care services in a manner protective of the health, safety
					 and well-being of its residents utilizing employees, independent contractors or
					 contractual arrangements with other health care facilities or practitioners
					 licensed, registered or certified to the extent required by law to provide the
					 service.
(b) The residence shall
					 assist the resident to secure medical care and supplemental health care
					 services.
(1) The residence shall permit a
					 resident to select or retain his primary care physician.
(2) To the extent prominently displayed in
					 the written admission agreement, a residence may require residents to use
					 providers of supplemental health care services approved or designated by the
					 residence.
(3) The residence shall
					 document the resident's need for the medical care, including updating the
					 resident's assessment and support plan.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › RESIDENT HEALTH › Section 2800.143 - Emergency medical plan

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(a)
					 The residence shall have a written emergency medical plan that includes the
					 following:
(1) The hospital or source of
					 health care that will be used in an emergency. This shall be the resident's
					 choice, if possible.
(2) Emergency
					 transportation to be used.
(3) An
					 emergency staffing plan.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › RESIDENT HEALTH › Section 2800.144 - Use of tobacco

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(a) A
					 residence may permit smoking tobacco in a designated smoking room of the
					 residence.
(b) The residence rules
					 must specify whether the residence is designated as smoking or
					 nonsmoking.
(c) A residence that
					 permits smoking inside or outside of the residence shall develop and implement
					 written fire safety policy and procedures that include the following:
(1) Proper safeguards inside and outside of
					 the residence to prevent fire hazards involved in smoking, including providing
					 fireproof receptacles and ashtrays, direct outside ventilation, no interior
					 ventilation from the smoking room through other parts of the residence,
					 extinguishing procedures, fire resistant furniture both inside and outside the
					 residence and fire extinguishers in the smoking rooms.
(2) Location of a smoking room or outside
					 smoking area a safe distance from heat sources, hot water heaters, combustible
					 or flammable materials and away from common walkways and exits.
(3) Prohibition of the use of tobacco during
					 transportation by the residence.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › NUTRITION › Section 2800.161 - Nutritional adequacy

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(a) Meals
					 shall be offered that meet the recommended dietary allowances established by
					 the United States Department of Agriculture.
(b) At least three nutritionally
					 well-balanced meals shall be offered daily to the resident. Each meal shall
					 include an alternative food and drink item from which the resident may
					 choose.
(c) Additional portions of
					 meals and beverages at mealtimes shall be available for the resident.
(d) A resident's special dietary needs as
					 prescribed by a physician, physician's assistant, certified registered nurse
					 practitioner or dietitian shall be met. Documentation of the resident's special
					 dietary needs shall be kept in the resident's record.
(e) Dietary alternatives shall be available
					 for a resident who has special health needs or religious beliefs regarding
					 dietary restrictions.
(f) Drinking
					 water shall be available to the resident at all times.
(g) Between-meal snacks and beverages shall
					 be available at all times for each resident, unless medically contraindicated
					 as documented in the resident's support plan.
(h) Residents have the right to purchase
					 groceries and prepare their own food in addition to the three meal plan
					 required in §
											2800.220(b)
					 (relating to service provision) in their living units unless it would be unsafe
					 for them to do so consistent with their support plan.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.162 (relating to meals); 55
						  Pa. Code §
													2800.220 (relating to service
						  provision); and 55 Pa. Code Appendix A (relating to assisted living resident
						  rights: during residency and during discharge or termination of
						  residency).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2800 - ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES › NUTRITION › Section 2800.162 - Meals

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(a) There may not
					 be more than 15 hours between the evening meal and the first meal of the next
					 day. There may not be more than 6 hours between breakfast and lunch, and
					 between lunch and supper. This requirement does not apply if a resident's
					 physician has prescribed otherwise.
(b) When a resident misses a meal, food
					 adequate to meet daily nutritional requirements shall be available and offered
					 to the resident.
(c) Menus, stating
					 the specific food being served at each meal, shall be prepared for 1 week in
					 advance and shall be followed. Weekly menus shall be posted 1 week in advance
					 in a conspicuous and public place in the residence.
(d) Past menus of meals that were served,
					 including changes, shall be kept for at least 1 month.
(e) A change to a menu shall be posted in a
					 conspicuous and public place in the residence and shall be accessible to a
					 resident in advance of the meal. Meal substitutions shall be made in accordance
					 with §
											2800.161 (relating to nutritional
					 adequacy).
(f) A resident shall
					 receive adequate physical assistance with eating or be provided with
					 appropriate adaptive devices, or both, as indicated in the resident's support
					 plan.
(g) Appropriate cueing shall
					 be used to encourage and remind residents to eat and drink, as indicated in the
					 resident's support plan.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2800.220 (relating to service
						  provision).