15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-50.7.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-16-1-50.7.1 - Physical Design

In addition to the physical plant standards required for the licensed facility, an A/D Unit shall include the following:

1. A separate multipurpose room for dining, group, and individual activities, and family visits which is a minimum of forty (40) square feet per resident, but in no case shall be smaller than three hundred-twenty (320) square feet;

2. A secured area for medication, storage, and workspace;

3. A secure, exterior exercise pathway that allows residents to walk on a level, non-slip path. The path shall have a minimum width of four (4) feet. Seating shall be next to the pathway, but outside the walking path. Lighting shall be indirect with a minimum brightness of fifty (50) foot candles;

4. High visual contrast between floors and walls, and doorways and walls, in resident use areas. With the exception of fire exits, door and access ways may be designed to minimize contrast to obscure or conceal areas the residents should not enter;

5. Floors, walls and ceiling that are non-reflective to minimize glare;

6. Adequate and even lighting which minimizes glare and shadows and is designed to meet the specific needs of the residents;

7. Service sections that are removed from resident areas. Kitchen services and storage shall be separated from resident areas by a secure enclosure;

8. Security controls on all entrances and exits;

9. Exterior fencing that shall be placed at the pathway level, at a minimum height of six (6) feet. Fencing shall be solid so as to block the view if mounted at the pathway level. No entrance gates shall be visible from the exterior area. If the grading allows, the fence shall be placed at the bottom of the central grade. An open fence may be utilized if it is separated by a grade change; and

10. Physical Design Waiver for Existing Facilities. The licensing agency, within its discretion, may waive only the requirements in this section for the designation of an A/D Unit for any licensed facility which was established prior to October 13, 1999, as documented in the records of the licensing agency, a separate, secured unit for the care of residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia. Waivers granted under this section may be granted, within the discretion of the licensing agency, with conditions.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-50.7.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13