Section 144-118-11.F - Administrative ServicesThe facility must provide adequate administrative support to meet the needs of the clients through its purchasing of supplies, storage and property control functions.
11.F.1. Engineering and Maintenance The facility must develop an appropriate written policy for a preventive maintenance program which ensures that:
a. The building is kept in good repair and free of hazards such as cracks in floors, walls or ceilings; warped or loose boards; warped, broken, loose or cracked floor coverings such as tile or linoleum; loose handrails or railings, loose or broken windowpanes and any similar hazards;b. All electrical, mechanical and fire protection systems are kept in a safe and functional condition. Frayed wires, cracked or damaged switches, plugs, fixtures and appliances must be repaired or replaced;c. All plumbing fixtures are maintained in good repair and properly functioning;d. The heating system is inspected regularly and all necessary repairs are made to maintain it in a safe and functioning condition;e. The interior and exterior of the building are painted as needed. Loose, cracked or peeling wall paper or paint must be promptly replaced or repaired with lead-free paint;f. All furniture and furnishings are attractive and kept in good repair; andg. The grounds and other buildings on the grounds are kept in a safe, sanitary, and presentable condition. Grounds must be kept free of refuse and litter, as well as insect and rodent breeding areas. 11.F.2. Housekeeping Services The facility must develop policies and procedures which provide that:
a. Sufficient staff time is allocated to ensure, that the facility is in compliance with standards of health, safety and sanitation;b. The building, including rooms, corridors and stairways are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly condition;c. The facility, including attics, basements and storage areas, is kept free of any necessary accumulations of refuse, clutter, newspapers, boxes, discarded furniture and equipment; andd. Bathrooms and lavatories are not used for laundering, janitorial or storage purposes. 11.F.3. Storage The facility shall provide:
a. That all storage areas are kept neat, safe and free of unnecessary accumulations;b. Sufficient areas for storage of clients' possessions, out of season clothing, seasonal outdoor furniture and equipment and maintenance equipment; andc. A suitable number, type and location of utility and storage areas, which depends on the size of the facility, its physical layout and the needs of the clients living there.d. Kitchen Areas 1. Garbage must be: (a) Located away from food preparation and client areas;(b) In fly and rodent-tight enclosures; and 2. Garbage cans must be installed so as to be easily and thoroughly cleaned inside and out at each emptying. 3. Dry storage areas must be suitable in size and type, and placed in a well ventilated area accessible to the kitchen.e. Provide a locked storage area for bleaches, detergents, disinfectants, insecticides and poisons. 11.F.4. Table and Kitchen Ware An enclosed space and a method that ensures prevention of contamination must be provided for storage of trays, glasses and dishes.
10-144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.F