Section R9-10-1117. Physical Plant Standards

A.      An administrator shall ensure that an adult day health care facility complies with the physical plant health and safety codes and standards applicable to existing educational occu- pancies in the Life Safety Code, incorporated by reference in

A.A.C. R9-1-412(A)(2)(b), in effect on the date the adult day health care facility submitted architectural plans and specifica- tions to the Department for approval, according to R9-10-104.

B.       An administrator shall ensure that the premises and equipment are sufficient to accommodate:

1.        The services stated in the adult day health care facility’s scope of services, and

2.        An individual accepted as a participant by the adult day health care facility.

C.      An administrator shall ensure that an adult day health care facility has at least 40 square feet of indoor activity space for each participant, excluding bathrooms, halls, storage areas, kitchens, wall thicknesses, and rooms designated for use by individuals who are not participants.

D.      An administrator shall ensure that an outside activity space is provided and available that:

1.        Is on the premises,

2.        Has a hard-surfaced section for wheelchairs,

3.        Has an available shaded area, and

4.        Has a means of egress without entering the adult day health care facility.

E.       An administrator shall ensure that:

1.        There is at least one working toilet that flushes and has a seat and one sink with running water for each ten partici- pants;

2.        A bathroom for use by participants provides privacy when in use and contains in a location accessible to par- ticipants:

a.         A mirror;

b.        Toilet paper for each toilet;

c.         Soap accessible from each sink;

d.        Paper towels in a dispenser or an air hand dryer; and

e.         Grab bars for the toilet and other assistive devices, if required, to provide for participant safety;

3.        A bathroom has a window that opens or another means of ventilation;

4.        If a bathing facility is provided:

a.         The bathing facility provides privacy when in use,

b.        Shower enclosures have nonporous surfaces,

c.         Showers  and  tubs  have  grab  bars  for  participant safety, and

d.        Tub and shower floors have slip-resistant surfaces;

5.        Dining areas are furnished with dining tables and chairs and large enough to accommodate participants;