Section 212-RICR-10-00-1.22 - Physical Environment Requirements for Licensed Physical EntitiesA. The Organization shall ensure that all the locations where services are provided are accessible to meet the needs of people receiving services from the Organization and designed to protect the health and safety of all persons. The Organization shall also ensure that all the locations where services are provided are clean, sanitary, in good repair, free from accumulation of combustible debris and waste material, and free from offensive odors and insects. B Reasonable accommodations shall be made available to all individuals living in residential settings, including but not limited to the following: 1. the provision of specialized safety equipment such as irons, toasters, coffee pots, and other equipment that shut off when unattended;2. an accessible working telephone;3. any other such services or equipment deemed necessary to assist individuals; and/or,4. with maximizing independence and living successfully within the home.C. Restrooms shall be available and accessible for individuals and staff in all the facilities where licensed services are provided.D. First-aid kits and first-aid manuals shall be readily available to staff in a designated location in all facilities where licensed services are provided.E. A documented safety review shall be conducted by the Organization every six (6) months to ensure that each facility where licensed services are provided, including, but not limited to community residences, is free of hazards. The documentation shall include date of inspections, name of the person(s) the inspection is conducted by, identification of areas inspected, any corrective actions taken in response to deficiencies cited, and date completed.F. All the settings where services are provided shall meet the State Fire Code requirements for such facilities and/or occupancies.G. It is the responsibility of the Organization to ensure that each licensed site, has received an initial and thereafter routine fire and life safety inspections that meet the approval of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. It is the responsibility of the Organization to communicate with the Office of the State Fire Marshal and comply with the State Fire Code, including, but is not limited to, scheduling re-inspections after a violation(s) is resolved.H. It is the responsibility of the Organization to ensure that each licensed site shall have on site: fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and any other fire detection and suppression system(s) required by law.I. All compliance records will be Maintained in accordance with EOHHS Records Retention requirements pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 38-3-6(a), (c), and (k)(1).J. The Organization shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local governmental safety and sanitation laws, rules and regulations.K. All toxic materials including, but not limited to, poisons, chemicals, and pesticides shall be: 2. Stored in original container separate from all foods, food preparation utensils, linens and medications; and3. Stored in a locked area.L. All flammable and combustible materials shall be properly labeled, stored and locked in accordance with the State Fire Safety Code.M. The temperature within premises shall be maintained within a normal comfort range. During times of extreme summer heat, the provider shall make reasonable efforts to keep individuals comfortable using ventilation, fans, or air conditioning.N. Equipment and supplies shall be provided for cleaning of all surfaces. Such equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary condition and shall be properly stored. 1. Hazardous cleaning solutions, compounds, and substances shall be labeled, stored in a safe place, and kept in an enclosed section separate from other cleaning materials.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-10-00-1.22
Adopted effective 1/7/2019