Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-10-1415

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-10-1415 - Environmental Standards

A. An administrator shall ensure that:

1. The premises and equipment are sufficient to accommodate the activities, treatment, and ancillary services stated in the substance abuse transitional facility's scope of services;

2. The premises and equipment are:

a. Maintained in a condition that allows the premises and equipment to be used for the original purpose of the premises and equipment,

b. Clean, and

c. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a participant or other individual to suffer physical injury or illness;

3. A pest control program that complies with A.A.C. R3-8-201(C)(4) is implemented and documented;

4. Biohazardous waste and hazardous waste are identified, stored, used, and disposed of according to 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 14 and policies and procedures;

5. Equipment used at the substance abuse transitional facility is:

a. Maintained in working order;

b. Tested and calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations or, if there are no manufacturer's recommendations, as specified in policies and procedures; and

c. Used according to the manufacturer's recommendations;

6. Documentation of equipment testing, calibration, and repair is maintained for at least 12 months after the date of the testing, calibration, or repair;

7. Garbage and refuse are:

a. Stored in plastic bags in covered containers, and

b. Removed from the premises at least once a week;

8. Heating and cooling systems maintain the facility at a temperature between 70° F and 84° F at all times;

9. A space heater is not used;

10. Common areas:

a. Are lighted to assure the safety of participants, and

b. Have lighting sufficient to allow personnel members to monitor participant activity;

11. Hot water temperatures are maintained between 95° F and 120° F in the areas of the substance abuse transitional facility used by participants;

12. The supply of hot and cold water is sufficient to meet the personal hygiene needs of participants and the cleaning and sanitation requirements in this Article;

13. Soiled linen and soiled clothing stored by the substance abuse transitional facility are maintained separate from clean linen and clothing and stored in closed containers away from food storage, kitchen, and dining areas;

14. Oxygen containers are secured in an upright position;

15. Poisonous or toxic materials stored by the substance abuse transitional facility are maintained in labeled containers in a locked area separate from food preparation and storage, dining areas, and medications and are inaccessible to participants;

16. Combustible or flammable liquids and hazardous materials stored by the substance abuse transitional facility are stored in the original labeled containers or safety containers in a locked area inaccessible to participants;

17. If a water source that is not regulated under 18 A.A.C. 4 by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is used:

a. The water source is tested at least once every 12 months for total coliform bacteria and fecal coliform or E. coli bacteria;

b. If necessary, corrective action is taken to ensure the water is safe to drink; and

c. Documentation of testing is retained for at least 12 months after the date of the test; and

18. If a non-municipal sewage system is used, the sewage system is in working order and is maintained according to all applicable state laws and rules.

B. An administrator shall ensure that:

1. Smoking tobacco products is not permitted within a substance abuse transitional facility; and

2. Smoking tobacco products may be permitted on the premises outside a substance abuse transitional facility if:

a. Signs designating smoking areas are conspicuously posted, and

b. Smoking is prohibited in areas where combustible materials are stored or in use.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-1415

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, effective 7/1/2014. Amended by final expedited rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 259, effective 1/8/2019.