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Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › RESIDENT RIGHTS › Section 2600.44 - Complaint procedures

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(a) Prior
					 to admission, the home shall inform the resident and the resident's designated
					 person of the right to file and the procedure for filing a complaint with the
					 Department's personal care home regional office, local ombudsman or protective
					 services unit in the area agency on aging, Pennsylvania Protection &
					 Advocacy, Inc. or law enforcement agency.
(b) The home shall permit and respond to oral
					 and written complaints from any source regarding an alleged violation of
					 resident rights, quality of care or other matter without retaliation or the
					 threat of retaliation.
(c) If a
					 resident indicates that he wishes to make a written complaint, but needs
					 assistance in reducing the complaint to writing, the home shall assist the
					 resident in writing the complaint.
(d) The home shall ensure investigation and
					 resolution of complaints. The home shall designate the staff person responsible
					 for receiving complaints and determining the outcome of the
					 complaint.
(e) Within 2 business
					 days after the submission of a written complaint, a status report shall be
					 provided by the home to the complainant. If the resident is not the
					 complainant, the resident and the resident's designated person shall receive
					 the status report unless contraindicated by the support plan. The status report
					 must indicate the steps that the home is taking to investigate and address the
					 complaint.
(f) Within 7 days after
					 the submission of a written complaint, the home shall give the complainant and,
					 if applicable, the designated person, a written decision explaining the home's
					 investigation findings and the action the home plans to take to resolve the
					 complaint. If the resident is not the complainant, the affected resident shall
					 receive a copy of the decision unless contraindicated by the support plan. If
					 the home's investigation validates the complaint allegations, a resident who
					 could potentially be harmed or his designated person shall receive a copy of
					 the decision, with the name of the affected resident removed, unless
					 contraindicated by the support plan.
(g) The telephone number of the Department's
					 personal care home regional office, the local ombudsman or protective services
					 unit in the area agency on aging, Pennsylvania Protection & Advocacy, Inc.,
					 the local law enforcement agency, the Commonwealth Information Center and the
					 personal care home complaint hotline shall be posted in large print in a
					 conspicuous and public place in the home.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2600.16 (relating to reportable
						  incidents and conditions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.51 - Criminal history checks

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Criminal history checks and hiring policies shall be in
						accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P. S.
						§§
												10225.101-10225.5102) and 6 Pa.
						Code Chapter 15 (relating to protective services for older
						adults).
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2600.16 (relating to reportable
						  incidents and conditions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.52 - Staff hiring, retention and utilization

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Hiring, retention and utilization of staff persons shall
						be in accordance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (35 P. S.
						§§
												10225.101-10225.5102) and 6 Pa.
						Code Chapter 15 (relating to protective services for older adults) and other
						applicable regulations.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.53 - Qualifications and responsibilities of administrators

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(a) The administrator shall have one of the
					 following qualifications:
(1) A license as a
					 registered nurse from the Department of State.
(2) An associate's degree or 60 credit hours
					 from an accredited college or university.
(3) A license as a licensed practical nurse
					 from the Department of State and 1 year of work experience in a related
					 field.
(4) A license as a nursing
					 home administrator from the Department of State.
(5) For a home serving 8 or fewer residents,
					 a general education development diploma or high school diploma and 2 years
					 direct care or administrative experience in the human services field.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.54 - Qualifications for direct care staff persons

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(a) Direct care staff persons shall have the
					 following qualifications:
(1) Be 18 years of
					 age or older, except as permitted in subsection (b).
(2) Have a high school diploma, GED or active
					 registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry.
(3) Be free from a medical condition,
					 including drug or alcohol addiction, that would limit direct care staff persons
					 from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and
					 safety.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.55 - Exceptions for staff qualifications

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(a) The staff qualification requirements for
					 administrator and direct care staff persons do not apply to individuals hired
					 or promoted to the specified positions prior to December 1, 2004.
(b) A staff person who transfers to another
					 licensed home, with no more than a 1 year break in service, may continue to
					 work in the same capacity as long as the staff person meets the conditions
					 specified in subsection (a).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.56 - Administrator staffing

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The administrator shall be present in the home an average
						of 20 hours or more per week, in each calendar month.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.57 - Direct care staffing

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(a) At all
					 times one or more residents are present in the home a direct care staff person
					 who is 21 years of age or older and who serves as the designee, shall be
					 present in the home. The direct care staff person may be the administrator if
					 the administrator provides direct care services.
(b) Direct care staff persons shall be
					 available to provide at least 1 hour per day of personal care services to each
					 mobile resident.
(c) Direct care
					 staff persons shall be available to provide at least 2 hours per day of
					 personal care services to each resident who has mobility needs.
(d) At least 75% of the personal care service
					 hours specified in subsections (b) and (c) shall be available during waking
					 hours.
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §
													2600.59 (relating to multiple
						  buildings); and 55 Pa. Code §
													2600.238 (relating to
						  staffing).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.58 - Awake staff persons

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(a) If a
					 home serves 16 or more residents, all direct care staff persons on duty in the
					 home shall be awake at all times one or more residents are present in the
					 home.
(b) If a home serves one or
					 more but less than 16 residents with mobility needs, at least one direct care
					 staff person shall be awake at all times residents are present in the
					 home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.59 - Multiple buildings

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(a) For a
					 home with multiple buildings on the same premises that are within 300 feet of
					 one another, the direct care staff person required in §
											2600.57 (relating to direct care
					 staffing) shall be on the premises and available by a two-way communication
					 system at all times one, two or three mobile residents are present in the
					 home.
(b) For a home with multiple
					 buildings on the same premises regardless of the distance between buildings,
					 the direct care staffing requirements in §
											2600.57 apply at all times four or
					 more mobile residents, or one or more residents with mobility needs, are
					 present in the home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.60 - Additional staffing based on the needs of the residents

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(a) Staffing shall be provided to meet the
					 needs of the residents as specified in the resident's assessment and support
					 plan.
(b) The Department may
					 require additional staffing as necessary to protect the health, safety and
					 well-being of the residents. Requirements for additional staffing will be based
					 on the resident's assessment and support plan, the design and construction of
					 the home and the operation and management of the home.
(c) Additional staff hours, or contractual
					 hours, shall be provided as necessary to meet the laundry, food service,
					 housekeeping and maintenance needs of the home.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.61 - Substitute personnel

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When regularly scheduled direct care staff persons are
						absent, the administrator shall arrange for coverage by substitute personnel
						who meet the direct care staff qualifications and training requirements as
						specified in §§
											2600.54 and §
											2600.65 (relating to
						qualifications for direct care staff persons; and direct care staff person
						training and orientation).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.62 - List of staff persons

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The administrator shall maintain a current list of the
						names, addresses and telephone numbers of staff persons including substitute
						personnel and volunteers.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.63 - First aid, CPR and obstructed airway training

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(a) At least one staff person for every 50
					 residents who is trained in first aid and certified in obstructed airway
					 techniques and CPR shall be present in the home at all times.
(b) Current training in first aid and
					 certification in obstructed airway techniques and CPR shall be provided by an
					 individual certified as a trainer by a hospital or other recognized health care
					 organization.
(c) Licensed,
					 certified and registered medical personnel meet the qualifications in
					 subsection (a) and are exempt from the training requirements in subsections (a)
					 and (b).
(d) A staff person who is
					 trained in first aid or certified in obstructed airway techniques or CPR shall
					 provide those services in accordance with his training, unless the resident has
					 a do not resuscitate order.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.64 - Administrator training and orientation

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(a) Prior to initial employment as an
					 administrator, a candidate shall successfully complete the following:
(1) An orientation program approved and
					 administered by the Department.
(2)
					 A 100-hour standardized Department-approved administrator training
					 course.
(3) A Department-approved
					 competency-based training test with a passing score.
(4) Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) do not apply
					 to an administrator hired or promoted prior to October 24, 2005.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.65 - Direct care staff person training and orientation

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(a) Prior to or during the first work day,
					 all direct care staff persons including ancillary staff persons, substitute
					 personnel and volunteers shall have an orientation in general fire safety and
					 emergency preparedness that includes the following:
(1) Evacuation procedures.
(2) Staff duties and responsibilities during
					 fire drills, as well as during emergency evacuation, transportation and at an
					 emergency location if applicable.
(3) The designated meeting place outside the
					 building or within the fire-safe area in the event of an actual fire.
(4) Smoking safety procedures, the home's
					 smoking policy and location of smoking areas, if applicable.
(5) The location and use of fire
					 extinguishers.
(6) Smoke detectors
					 and fire alarms.
(7) Telephone use
					 and notification of emergency services.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.66 - Staff training plan

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(a) A staff
					 training plan shall be developed annually.
(b) The plan must include training aimed at
					 improving the knowledge and skills of the home's direct care staff persons in
					 carrying out their job responsibilities. The staff training plan must include
					 the following:
(1) The name, position and
					 duties of each direct care staff person.
(2) The required training courses for each
					 staff person.
(3) The dates, times
					 and locations of the scheduled training for each staff person for the upcoming
					 year.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.67 - Training institution registration

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(a) An institution and the course of study
					 offered by an educational institution, association, professional society or
					 organization for the purpose of educating and qualifying applicants for
					 certification as personal care home administrators shall be registered and
					 approved by the Department prior to offering the course of study.
(b) An application for registration of an
					 institution and approval of a course of study shall be submitted to the
					 Department on a form provided by the Department and include the following
					 information:
(1) The full name, address,
					 telephone number, facsimile number and electronic mail address of the
					 prospective training provider, each instructor and the program
					 coordinator.
(2) The training
					 objectives, instructional materials, content and teaching methods to be used
					 and the number of clock hours.
(3)
					 The recommended class size.
(4) The
					 attendance certification method.
(5) Proof that each course instructor is
					 certified by the Department to conduct administrator training.
(6) The subject that each instructor will
					 teach and documentation of the instructor's academic credentials, instructional
					 experience and work experience to teach the subject.
(7) The location of the training site, which
					 shall accommodate the number of anticipated participants.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › STAFFING › Section 2600.68 - Instructor approval

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(a)
					 Training for personal care home administrators provided by an individual who is
					 not certified as an instructor by the Department will not be considered valid
					 training.
(b) To receive the
					 Department's certification as an approved instructor for personal care home
					 administrators, an instructor shall successfully complete the Department's
					 train-the-trainer course. The train-the-trainer course is designed to provide
					 and reinforce basic training skills, including the roles and responsibilities
					 of the trainer, training methodology, the use of instructional aids and
					 recordkeeping.
(c) An instructor
					 shall demonstrate competent instructional skills and knowledge of the
					 applicable topic and meet the Department's qualifications for the topic being
					 taught.
(d) An instructor is
					 subject to unannounced monitoring by the Department while conducting
					 training.
(e) The Department will
					 establish approval standards that include the following:
(1) The mechanism to measure the quality of
					 the training being offered.
(2) The
					 criteria for selecting and evaluating instructors, subject matter and
					 instructional materials.
(3) The
					 criteria for evaluating requests to amend a course.
(4) The criteria for evaluating the
					 effectiveness of each course.
(5)
					 The instructor qualifications for each subject being taught.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.81 - Physical accommodations and equipment

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(a) The home shall provide or arrange for
					 physical site accommodations and equipment necessary to meet the health and
					 safety needs of a resident with a disability and to allow safe movement within
					 the home and exiting from the home.
(b) Wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetic devices
					 and other apparatus used by residents must be clean, in good repair and free of
					 hazards.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.82 - Poisons

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(a) Poisonous
					 materials shall be stored in their original, labeled containers.
(b) Poisonous materials shall be stored
					 separately from food, food preparation surfaces and dining surfaces.
(c) Poisonous materials shall be kept locked
					 and inaccessible to residents unless all of the residents living in the home
					 are able to safely use or avoid poisonous materials.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.83 - Temperature

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(a) The indoor
					 temperature, in areas used by the residents, must be at least 70°F when
					 residents are present in the home.
(b) If a home does not provide air
					 conditioning, fans shall be made available to residents when the indoor
					 temperature exceeds 80°F.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.84 - Heat sources

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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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.85 - 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
					 home.
(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 home
					 shall be kept in covered receptacles that prevent the penetration of insects
					 and rodents.
(f) For a home 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 home is
					 located.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.86 - Ventilation

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(a) All areas of
					 the home 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 shall 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.87 - Lighting

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The home's rooms, hallways, interior stairs, outside
						steps, outside doorways, porches, ramps, evacuation routes, outside walkways
						and fire escapes shall be lighted and marked to ensure that residents,
						including those with vision impairments, can safely move through the home and
						safely evacuate.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.88 - 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 home may
					 not use asbestos products for renovations or new construction.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.89 - Water

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(a) The home must
					 have hot and cold water under pressure in each bathroom, kitchen and laundry
					 area to accommodate the needs of the residents in the home.
(b) Hot water temperature in areas accessible
					 to the resident may not exceed 120°F.
(c) A home 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 home 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 home
					 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.90 - Communication system

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(a) The
					 home shall have a working, noncoin operated, landline telephone that is
					 accessible in emergencies and accessible to individuals with
					 disabilities.
(b) For a home
					 serving 9 or more residents, there shall be a system or method of communication
					 that enables staff persons to immediately contact other staff persons in the
					 home for assistance in an emergency.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.91 - Emergency telephone numbers

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Telephone numbers for the nearest hospital, police
						department, fire department, ambulance, poison control, local emergency
						management and personal care home 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.92 - 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.93 - Handrails and railings

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(a) Each
					 ramp, interior stairway 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.94 - 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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.95 - 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.96 - First aid kit

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(a) The home
					 shall have a first aid kit that includes nonporous disposable gloves,
					 antiseptic, adhesive bandages, gauze pads, thermometer, adhesive tape,
					 scissors, breathing shield, eye coverings and tweezers.
(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 §
													2600.171 (relating to
						  transportation).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.97 - 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.98 - Indoor activity space

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(a)
					 The home shall have indoor activity space for activities such as reading,
					 recreation and group activities.
(b) The home shall have at least one
					 furnished living room or lounge area for residents, their families and
					 visitors. The combined living room or lounge areas shall accommodate all
					 residents at one time. These rooms or areas shall contain tables, chairs and
					 lighting to accommodate the residents, their families and visitors.
(c) The home shall have a working television
					 and radio available to residents in a living room or lounge area.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.99 - Recreation space

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The home shall provide regular access to outdoor and
						indoor recreation space and recreational items, such as books, newspapers,
						magazines, puzzles, games, cards and crafts.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.100 - 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
					 home 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.101 - Resident bedrooms

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(a) Each
					 single bedroom must have at least 80 square feet of floor space measured wall
					 to wall, including space occupied by furniture.
(b) Each shared bedroom must have at least 60
					 square feet of floor space per resident measured wall to wall, including space
					 occupied by furniture.
(c) Each
					 bedroom for one or more residents with a mobility need must have at least 100
					 square feet per resident, to allow for easy passage between beds and other
					 furniture, and for comfortable use of a resident's assistive devices, including
					 wheelchairs, walkers, special furniture or oxygen equipment. This requirement
					 does not apply if there is a medical order from the attending physician that
					 states the resident can maneuver without the necessity of the additional space.
					 A legal entity with a personal care home license for the home as of October 24,
					 2005, that has one or more bedrooms serving a resident with physical mobility
					 needs as of October 24, 2005, shall be exempt from the requirements specified
					 in this subsection for the bedroom. If a bedroom is exempt in accordance with
					 this subsection, additional square footage may be required sufficient to
					 accommodate the assistive devices of the resident with mobility
					 needs.
(d) No more than four
					 residents may share a bedroom.
(e)
					 Ceiling height in each bedroom must be an average of at least 7 feet.
(f) Each bedroom must have a window with
					 direct exposure to natural light.
(g) A resident's bedroom shall be used only
					 by the occupying resident and not for activities common to other
					 residents.
(h) A resident shall be
					 able to access toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities without having to
					 pass through another resident's bedroom.
(i) A resident shall have access to his
					 bedroom at all times.
(j) Each
					 resident shall have the following in the bedroom:
(1) A bed with a solid foundation and fire
					 retardant mattress that is in good repair, clean and supports the resident. A
					 legal entity with a personal care home license for the home as of October 24,
					 2005, shall be exempt from the requirement for a fire retardant
					 mattress.
(2) A chair for each
					 resident that meets the resident's needs.
(3) Pillows, bed linens and blankets that are
					 clean and in good repair.
(4) A
					 storage area for clothing that includes a chest of drawers and a closet or
					 wardrobe space with clothing racks or shelves accessible to the
					 resident.
(5) A bedside table or a
					 shelf.
(6) A mirror.
(7) An operable lamp or other source of
					 lighting that can be turned on at bedside.
(8) If a resident shares a bedroom with other
					 residents, the items specified in paragraphs (4)-(7) may be shared with one
					 other resident.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.102 - Bathrooms

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(a) There shall be
					 at least one functioning flush toilet for every six or fewer users, including
					 residents, staff persons and household members.
(b) There shall be at least one sink and wall
					 mirror for every six or fewer users including residents, staff persons and
					 household members.
(c) There shall
					 be at least one bathtub or shower for every ten or fewer users, including
					 residents, staff persons and household members.
(d) Toilet and bath areas must have grab
					 bars, hand rails or assist bars. Bathtubs and showers must have slip-resistant
					 surfaces.
(e) Privacy shall be
					 provided for toilets, showers and bathtubs by partitions or doors.
(f) An individual towel, washcloth and soap
					 shall be provided for each resident.
(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 home charges for
					 these items, the charges shall be indicated in the resident-home contract.
					 Availability of toiletry items for residents who are recipients of SSI is
					 specified in §
											2600.27(d)(1)
					 (relating to SSI recipients).
(h)
					 Toilet paper shall be provided for every toilet.
(i) A dispenser with soap shall be provided
					 within reach of each bathroom sink. Bar soap is not permitted unless there is a
					 separate bar clearly labeled for each resident who shares a bathroom.
(j) Towels and washcloths shall be in the
					 possession of the resident in the resident's living space unless the resident
					 has access to the home'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 legal entity with a personal care home
					 license for the home as of October 24, 2005, shall be exempt from the
					 requirements specified in subsection (c). If a home is exempt in accordance
					 with this subsection, there shall be at least one bathtub or shower for every
					 15 or fewer users.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.103 - Food service

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(a) A home
					 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 home, the home 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, 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
					 linen).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.104 - Dining room

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(a) A dining
					 room area shall be equipped with tables and chairs and able to accommodate the
					 maximum number of 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 room 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 home,
					 a resident may choose to have a meal served in the resident's room. 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.105 - Laundry

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(a) Laundry service
					 for bed linens, towels and personal clothing shall be provided by the home, 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 home unless otherwise indicated in the resident-home
					 contract.
(c) The supply of bed
					 linens and towels shall 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.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.106 - Swimming areas

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If a home 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.107 - 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 home is located.
(b) The home shall have written emergency
					 procedures that include the following:
(1)
					 Contact information for each resident's designated person.
(2) The home'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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.108 - Firearms and weapons

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Firearms, weapons and ammunition shall be permitted on
						the licensed premises of a home 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' room
					 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' room 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 a designee shall be
					 the only individual permitted to open the locked cabinet containing the
					 firearms and weapons and the locked area containing the ammunition.
(5) If a firearm, weapon or ammunition is the
					 property of a resident, there shall be a written policy and procedures
					 regarding the safety, access and use of firearms, weapons and ammunition. A
					 resident may not take a firearm, weapon or ammunition out of the locked cabinet
					 into living areas.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › PHYSICAL SITE › Section 2600.109 - Pets

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(a) The home rules
					 shall specify whether the home permits pets on the premises.
(b) Cats and dogs present at the home 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 home has additional charges for
					 pets, the charges shall be included in the resident-home contract.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES › Part IV - Adult Services Manual › Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services › Chapter 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2600.121 - Unobstructed egress

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(a)
					 Stairways, hallways, doorways, passageways and egress routes from rooms and
					 from the building must be unlocked and unobstructed.
(b) Doors used for egress routes from rooms
					 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 home 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 2600 - PERSONAL CARE HOMES › FIRE SAFETY › Section 2600.122 - 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.