DHS 75.42DHS 75.42Physical environment.
DHS 75.42(1)(1)A residential service shall meet the requirements for physical environment under ss. DHS 83.43 to 83.46.
DHS 75.42(2)(2)A residential service that provides physical examinations or medical services shall have a patient examination or medical room. The patient examination or medical room shall contain all of the following:
DHS 75.42(2)(a)(a) A wall that physically separates the patient examination or medical room from other bedrooms, living areas, staff areas, or facility common areas.
DHS 75.42(2)(b)(b) A curtain for privacy.
DHS 75.42(2)(c)(c) A functioning sink that is equipped with appropriate equipment and supplies for infection prevention.
DHS 75.42(2)(d)(d) A medical examination table.
DHS 75.42(3)(3)A residential service that has a patient examination or medical room shall have written policies and procedures in place to ensure the room is appropriate for physical examinations or medical services. These polices shall, at minimum, contain provisions for all of the following:
DHS 75.42(3)(a)(a) Removal of soiled linens after each use.
DHS 75.42(3)(b)(b) Cleaning of surfaces, equipment, and floors after each use.
DHS 75.42(3)(c)(c) Designating the room as an examination or medical room and prohibiting non-medical uses of the room.
DHS 75.42 HistoryHistory: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.
DHS 75.43DHS 75.43Safety.
DHS 75.43(1)(1)A residential service shall meet the requirements for safety under ss. DHS 83.47 to 83.51.
DHS 75.43(2)(2)A residential service shall have written policies and procedures for ensuring that the facility and staffing arrangements are adequate for the needs of the population to be served. Policies and procedures shall include:
DHS 75.43(2)(a)(a) Safety of facility entrances and exits.
DHS 75.43(2)(b)(b) Facility design such as ligature risk prevention, tamper-resistant electrical outlets, control of sharps, impact resistant glass, and anchoring of furniture.
DHS 75.43(2)(c)(c) Search of patients and property.
DHS 75.43(2)(d)(d) Levels of staff observation required to address patient needs.
DHS 75.43(2)(e)(e) Co-mingled populations.
DHS 75.43(3)(3)Policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually, and any required modifications shall be completed.
DHS 75.43 HistoryHistory: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.
DHS 75.44DHS 75.44Guests and visitors. A residential service shall have written policies and procedures regarding guests and visitors. Policies and procedures shall include:
DHS 75.44(1)(1)Areas prohibited from guest and visitor access.
DHS 75.44(2)(2)Procedures to ensure confidentiality for service patients.
DHS 75.44(3)(3)Management of risks such as the delivery of drugs or alcohol by guests and visitors, the possession or delivery of weapons or other contraband by guests and visitors, or potential violent behavior of guests or visitors.
DHS 75.44 HistoryHistory: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.
DHS 75.45DHS 75.45Building design. A residential service shall meet the requirements for building design under ss. DHS 83.52 to 83.61.
DHS 75.45 HistoryHistory: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.