DHS 83.43(1)(1)Environment. The CBRF shall provide a living environment that is safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike. All common dining and living areas shall contain furnishings appropriate to the intended use of the room.
DHS 83.43(2)(2)Bedroom furnishings. If a resident does not provide the resident’s own bedroom furnishings, the CBRF shall provide all of the following:
DHS 83.43(2)(a)(a) A bed of proper size to ensure the resident’s comfort.
DHS 83.43(2)(b)(b) A clean, comfortable mattress covered with a mattress pad and when necessary, waterproof covering.
DHS 83.43(2)(c)(c) A clean, comfortable pillow, bedspread and blankets adequate for the season.
DHS 83.43(2)(d)(d) Clean sheets, pillowcases, towels and washcloths adequate to meet the needs of the resident.
DHS 83.43 HistoryHistory: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.44DHS 83.44Housekeeping services.
DHS 83.44(1)(1)Laundry.
DHS 83.44(1)(a)(a) Laundry area. The CBRF shall make an adequate number of laundry appliances available to residents who choose to do their own laundry. The CBRF shall have a laundry area to sort, process and store clean and soiled laundry and shall handle clean and soiled laundry so as to prevent the spread of infection.
DHS 83.44(1)(b)(b) Storage and transport. The CBRF shall have separate clean and dirty laundry storage areas or containers. Storage containers shall be clean, leak-proof and have a tight fitting lid. The CBRF may not transport, wash or rinse soiled laundry in areas used for food preparation, serving or storage.
DHS 83.44(1)(c)(c) Clothes dryers. The CBRF shall enclose any clothes dryer having a rated capacity of more than 37,000 Btu/hour in a one-hour fire resistive rated enclosure. If the clothes dryer requires a vent, the CBRF shall use dryer vent tubing that is of rigid material with a fire rating that exceeds the temperature rating of the dryer. The dryer vent tubing shall be clean and maintained.
DHS 83.44(2)(2)Cleanliness.
DHS 83.44(2)(a)(a) The CBRF shall keep all rooms clean and shall make reasonable attempts to keep all rooms free from odors.
DHS 83.44(2)(b)(b) All toilet and bathing areas, facilities and fixtures shall be clean and in good working order.
DHS 83.44(2)(c)(c) Every interior floor, wall and ceiling shall be clean and in good repair.
DHS 83.44 HistoryHistory: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.
DHS 83.45DHS 83.45Building maintenance and site.
DHS 83.45(1)(1)Maintenance.
DHS 83.45(1)(a)(a) Exterior areas. The CBRF shall maintain the yard, any fences, sidewalks, driveways and parking areas of the CBRF in good repair and free of hazards.
DHS 83.45(1)(b)(b) Building integrity. The CBRF shall be structurally sound without visible evidence of structural failure or deterioration and shall be maintained in good repair.
DHS 83.45(1)(c)(c) Surface drainage. The CBRF shall ensure that each courtyard, yard or other area on the premises of the CBRF is drained or graded to divert water away from the building.
DHS 83.45(1)(d)(d) Hazards. The CBRF shall maintain each building in good repair and free of hazards.
DHS 83.45(1)(e)(e) Systems. The CBRF shall maintain all electrical, mechanical, water supply, plumbing, fire protection and sewage disposal systems in a safe and functioning condition.
DHS 83.45(1)(f)(f) Furnishings. The CBRF shall keep all furnishings clean, safe, and maintained in good repair.
DHS 83.45(2)(2)Storage. The CBRF shall maintain storage areas in a safe, dry and orderly condition.
DHS 83.45(3)(3)Toxic substances. The CBRF shall ensure that cleaning compounds, polishes, insecticides and toxic substances are labeled and stored in a secure area.
DHS 83.45(4)(4)Pest control. The CBRF shall implement safe, effective procedures for control and extermination of insects, rodents and vermin.
DHS 83.45(5)(5)Garbage and refuse. The CBRF shall dispose of garbage and refuse. Garbage and refuse in inside areas shall be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent closed containers. Garbage and refuse in outside areas shall be in closed containers.