La. Admin. Code tit. 4 § VII-1725

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-1725 - Facility, Safety, Security and Health

A. Basic Considerations. These standards encompass the overall practices and procedures that the program employs to ensure that the facility and grounds that the program rents or owns are appropriately accessible, functional, attractive, safe and secure for the persons served, visitors, employees and volunteers. They ensure that the program meets legal requirements regarding access, safety and health as well as acceptable standards of cleanliness and functionality.

B. Standards

1. All facilities meet ADA standards.

2. Policies for the management of facilities are comprehensive and practical.

3. The program adheres to all applicable zoning, building, fire, health and safety codes and laws of the state and of the community in which the organization is located. Programs are annually monitored by the Office of Public Health and the State Fire Marshall.

4. Relevant goals, objectives and plans are established for building and grounds, safety and health.

5. The program uses designated personnel to implement its policies and procedures relative to facility, safety and health.

6. Comprehensive evaluations are conducted on a regular basis to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and maintenance of buildings and grounds, safety and health.

La. Admin. Code tit. 4, § VII-1725

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Office of Women's Services, LR 27:533 (April 2001).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:2122B and R.S. 46:2127B1.