Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 216 - Department of health › Chapter 40 - Professional licensing and facility regulation › Subchapter 10 - Facility regulation › Part 7 - Licensing Adult Day Care Programs › Section 216-RICR-40-10-7.6 - Environmental Requirements

Current through June 14, 2024
7.6.1
Environment
A. The facility
				  housing the program shall be constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect
				  the safety and well-being of participants.
B. The facility shall comply with applicable
				  state and local building regulations and zoning, fire, and health codes and
				  ordinances, including Rhode Island State Fire Safety Code ( R.I. Gen. Laws
				  Chapter 23-28.1) and the Rhode Island State Building Code (R.I. Gen. Laws
				  Chapter 23-27.3).
C. The program
				  shall comply with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities
				  Act incorporated above at §
											7.2(B)   of
				  this Part.
D. A program with
				  participants who are blind, deaf and /or physically disabled shall be subject
				  to all applicable requirements of "The American National Standard -
				  Specifications for Making Buildings and Facilities Accessible to and Usable by,
				  the Physically Handicapped" incorporated above at §
											7.2(A)   of
				  this Part.
E. The program shall
				  obtain annual certification from its local fire department approving the
				  facility for program operation. Such certification shall indicate the maximum
				  daily occupancy.
F. The program
				  shall submit copies of such certifications to the Department with application
				  for license.
G. The sign for the
				  program shall be visible, and the entrance to the program shall be clearly
				  identified.
H. The program, when it
				  is co-located in a facility housing other services, shall have its own separate
				  identifiable space for activity areas during operating hours.
I. The facility shall have sufficient space
				  to accommodate the full range of program activities, services, and
				  equipment.
J. Each program shall
				  have the following areas:
1. A dining
				  area;
2. A food preparation area in
				  compliance with the Rhode Island Food Code (Part 50-10-1 of this
				  Title);
3. A project area equipped
				  with adequate table and seating space (a dining area may be used);
4. A group activity area;
5. A private, enclosed space, free from
				  disruption, for individual nursing services and counseling;
6. A properly equipped rest area;
				  and
7. Properly equipped,
				  handicapped-accessible bathrooms.
K. There shall be private space to permit
				  staff to work effectively and without interruption.
L. Identified space shall be available for
				  participants and/or family/ caregivers to have private discussions with
				  staff.
M. There shall be storage
				  space for program and operating supplies.
N. Outside space that is used for outdoor
				  activities shall be safe, accessible to indoor areas, and accessible to persons
				  with a disability.
O. The program
				  shall provide a comfortable, sanitary environment for the population it
				  serves.
P. All rooms utilized by
				  participants shall have proper ventilation.
Q. All steps, stairs, and corridors shall be
				  suitably lighted. Stairs used by participants shall have banisters, hand rails
				  or other types of support. All stair treads shall be well maintained to prevent
				  hazards.
R. Halls and exit ways
				  shall be free from all encumbrances and/or impediments.
S. Space shall be available for the safe
				  arrival and departure of participants.
T. Illumination in all areas shall be
				  adequate and glare shall be avoided.
U. Sound transmission shall be
				  controlled.
V. Conditions shall be
				  maintained within a comfortable temperature range to accommodate the population
				  served.
W. Sufficient, appropriate
				  furnishings shall be available for the entire participant population
				  present.
X. Program restrooms shall
				  be located as near the activity area as possible.
1. Restrooms shall meet current Americans
				  With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
2. Every restroom door shall be designed to
				  permit the opening of the locked door from the outside.
Y. Each program shall have at least one (1)
				  shower or other accommodation for bathing.
Z. The overall design of the program shall
				  facilitate participants' movement throughout the facility and encourage
				  involvement in activities and services.