Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.113

Current through September 2, 2024
Section 05.02.01.113 - SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
01.Compliance with State and Local Codes and Ordinances. The Provider must maintain compliance with all state and local building, life safety, and zoning requirements and make documentation of compliance available to the Department.
02.Accessibility. The program buildings, parking lots, and other structures must provide access as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
03.Maintenance. The Provider must ensure that all structures are maintained, are in good repair, and are free from hazards to health and safety. The grounds must also be maintained and be free from any hazard to health and safety. The Provider must have a written plan for preventive and ongoing maintenance of its building and grounds.
04.Construction Considerations. When designing or acquiring any new program or facility and in planning any substantial expansion or modification of existing facilities, the Provider shall consider the effect of the design, acquisition, expansion, or modification upon the Provider's ability to protect residents from any harm, including sexual abuse.
05.Program Safety. Each Provider must have a designated staff member who is responsible for the safety of the program. This individual must conduct monthly inspections of the program, with copies of the inspections kept on file for review by the Department, to identify:
a. Fire safety;
b. Existing hazards;
c. Potential hazards; and
d. The corrective action that should be taken to address these hazards.
06.Emergency Procedures. The Provider will utilize and maintain a current emergency procedure manual, which includes, at a minimum, procedures pertaining to:
a. Fire safety and escape;
b. Emergency medical care;
c. Notification and filing charges on escape;
d. Incidents of violence within the program;
e. Suicide prevention;
f. Child abuse reporting; and
g. Sexual abuse disclosures.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.113

Effective March 31, 2022