DHS 134.71(1)(b)1.1. A dresser or adequate compartment or drawer space shall be provided for each resident to store personal clothing and effects and to store, as space permits, other personal possessions in a reasonably secure manner. DHS 134.71(1)(b)2.2. Other appropriate furniture, such as a table or desk and a chair, shall be provided for each resident. DHS 134.71(2)(2) Towels and washcloths. Clean towels and washcloths shall be provided to each resident as needed. Towels and washcloths may not be used by more than one resident between launderings. DHS 134.71(3)(3) Window coverings. Every window shall be supplied with flame-retardant shades, draw drapes or other covering material or devices which, when properly used and maintained, shall afford privacy and light control for the resident. DHS 134.71(4)(4) Maintenance. All furnishings and equipment shall be maintained in a usable, safe and sanitary condition. DHS 134.71(5)(5) Oxygen. Facilities that have residents who require oxygen shall meet all of the following requirements: DHS 134.71(5)(b)(b) When placed at the resident’s bedside, oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base. DHS 134.71(5)(c)(c) Oxygen regulators may not be stored with solution left in the attached humidifier bottles. DHS 134.71(5)(d)(d) When in use at the resident’s bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations. DHS 134.71(5)(e)(e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations. DHS 134.71(5)(f)(f) With nondisposable inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations. DHS 134.71 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, June, 1988, No. 390, eff. 7-1-88; 2015 Wis. Act 107: am. (5) (intro.), (a) to (f) Register November 2015 No. 719, eff. 12-1-15. DHS 134.72(1)(1) General requirement. Facilities shall develop and implement policies that provide for a safe and sanitary environment for residents and personnel at all times. DHS 134.72(2)(a)(a) General. Facilities shall be kept clean and free from offensive odors, accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust and safety hazards. DHS 134.72(2)(b)(b) Floors. Floors and carpeting shall be kept clean. If polishes are used on floors, a nonslip finish shall be provided. Carpeting or any other material covering the floors that is worn, damaged, contaminated or badly soiled shall be replaced. DHS 134.72(2)(c)1.1. Ceilings and walls shall be kept clean and in good repair. The interior and exterior of the buildings shall be painted or stained as needed to protect the surfaces. Loose, cracked or peeling wallpaper or paint shall be replaced or repaired. DHS 134.72(2)(c)2.2. A facility shall use lead-free paint inside the facility and shall remove or cover any surfaces containing lead-based paint that are accessible to residents. DHS 134.72(2)(d)(d) Furnishings. All furniture and other furnishings shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times. DHS 134.72(3)(3) Combustibles in storage areas. Attics, cellars and other storage areas shall be kept safe and free from dangerous accumulations of combustible materials. Combustibles, including cleaning rags and compounds, shall be kept in closed metal containers. DHS 134.72(4)(4) Grounds. The grounds of the facility shall be kept free from refuse, litter and waste water. Areas around buildings, sidewalks, gardens and patios shall be kept clear of dense undergrowth. DHS 134.72(5)(5) Poisons. All poisonous compounds shall be clearly labelled as poisonous and, when not in use, shall be stored in locked areas. These areas shall be separate from food storage, kitchenware storage and medication storage areas.