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.

DCF 52.54 History History: Cr. Register, February, 2000, No. 530, eff. 9-1-00.

DCF 52.55 DCF 52.55 Fire safety.

DCF 52.55(1) (1) Evacuation plan. A center in consultation with the local fire department shall develop a detailed flow chart type evacuation plan for each building with arrows pointing to exits. The center shall do all of the following:

DCF 52.55(1)(a) (a) Post the evacuation plan for a building in a conspicuous place in the building.

DCF 52.55(1)(b) (b) Be able to provide through plan procedures for both of the following:

DCF 52.55(1)(b)1. 1. Safe conveyance of all residents promptly from the center by staff in one trip.

DCF 52.55(1)(b)2. 2. Designated places away from the center to which all residents are evacuated or at which all are to meet so that it can be determined if all residents are out of danger.

DCF 52.55(1)(c) (c) Make the evacuation plan familiar to all staff and residents upon their initial arrival at the center.

DCF 52.55(2) (2) Evacuation drills.

DCF 52.55(2)(a) (a) Each center shall conduct evacuation drills as follows:

DCF 52.55(2)(a)1. 1. An announced drill at least once every 2 months.

DCF 52.55(2)(a)2. 2. An unannounced drill at least every 6 months.

DCF 52.55(2)(b) (b) A center shall maintain a log of all evacuation drills that records the date and time of each drill, the time required to evacuate the building and any problems associated with the evacuation.

DCF 52.55(3) (3) Fire department inspection. A center shall arrange for the local fire department to conduct a fire inspection of the center each year. The center shall maintain on file a copy of inspection report.