DCF 52.54(2)(b) (b) Two residents in a facility initially licensed on or after September 1, 2000.

DCF 52.54(3) (3) Walls or partitions and doors.

DCF 52.54(3)(a) (a) Each bedroom shall be enclosed on 4 sides by walls or partitions. The walls or partitions shall be:

DCF 52.54(3)(a)1. 1. At least 6 feet in height in facilities initially licensed prior to September 1, 2000.

DCF 52.54(3)(a)2. 2. Floor-to-ceiling fixed partitions or walls in facilities initially licensed on or after September 1, 2000.

DCF 52.54(3)(b) (b) Each bedroom shall have an outside wall with a window that is openable to the exterior.

DCF 52.54(3)(c) (c) Each bedroom shall have a door.

DCF 52.54(4) (4) Prohibited locations. A center may not locate a resident bedroom in an unfinished basement or attic or in any other area not normally used as a bedroom.

DCF 52.54(5) (5) Prohibited use.

DCF 52.54(5)(a) (a) No bedroom may be used by anyone who is not an occupant of the bedroom to gain access to any other part of the center or any required exit.

DCF 52.54(5)(b) (b) No resident bedroom may be used for purposes other than as sleeping and living space for bedroom occupants.

DCF 52.54(6) (6) Beds and bedding.

DCF 52.54(6)(a) (a) A center shall provide each resident with a single bed appropriate to the resident’s needs. The bed may not be less than 36 inches wide or shorter than the height of the resident. A bed shall have all of the following:

DCF 52.54(6)(a)1. 1. A mattress that is firm, clean, comfortable and in good condition.

DCF 52.54(6)(a)2. 2. A mattress pad, 2 sheets, 2 blankets, a pillow case, a clean, comfortable pillow and a bedspread.

DCF 52.54(6)(a)3. 3. A mattress cover that is waterproof if the resident is incontinent.

DCF 52.54(6)(b) (b)

DCF 52.54(6)(b)1. 1. A center shall provide a change of sheets and pillow case at least once a week for each resident.

DCF 52.54(6)(b)2. 2. A center shall provide a change in bedding immediately when a resident wets or soils the bed.

DCF 52.54(6)(b)3. 3. A center shall provide a complete change of bedding upon a change in bed occupancy.

DCF 52.54(6)(c) (c) A bed may not be located closer than 18 inches to a hot contact type of heat source such as a hot water radiator.

DCF 52.54(6)(d) (d) Beds shall be at least 3 feet apart at the head, foot and sides, except that a bunkbed shall be at least 5 feet apart at the sides from another bed. Bunk beds shall provide at least 36 inches of headroom between the bedroom ceiling and the top mattress. A triple decker bed may not be used.

DCF 52.54(7) (7) Storage space. A center shall provide each resident with sufficient private space in or near the resident’s bedroom for personal clothing and possessions. Each resident shall have a closet or wardrobe located in or next to the bedroom.

DCF 52.54(8) (8) Assigned bedrooms.

DCF 52.54(8)(a) (a) In assigning a resident to a bedroom, a center shall consider the resident’s age and developmental needs and be guided by any clinical recommendations.

DCF 52.54(8)(b) (b) Male and female residents may not share the same bedroom.

DCF 52.54(9) (9) Sleeping schedule. Residents shall have set routines for waking and sleeping. Each resident in the daily routine shall have available at least 8 hours of sleep.

DCF 52.54(10) (10) Disabled residents. Bedrooms for residents who are not able to walk or who can walk only with a means of support such as crutches shall be located on a floor level that has an exit discharging at grade level.

DCF 52.54(11) (11) Resident possessions. A center shall permit a resident to have personal furnishings and possessions in the resident’s bedroom, unless contraindicated by the resident’s treatment plan.