§ 82088. Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies.

(a) A comfortable temperature for clients shall be maintained at all times.

(1) The licensee shall maintain the temperature in rooms that clients occupy between a minimum of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and a maximum of 85 degrees F (30 degrees C).

(A) In areas of extreme heat, the maximum shall be 30 degrees F (16.6 degrees C) less than the outside temperature.

(b) All window screens shall be in good repair and be free of insects, dirt and other debris.

(c) Fireplaces and open-faced heaters shall be made inaccessible to clients to ensure protection of the clients' safety.

(1) The use of a fireplace screen or similar barrier will meet this requirement.

(d) The licensee shall provide lamps or lights as necessary in all rooms and other areas to ensure the comfort and safety of all persons in the day program.

(e) Faucets used by clients for personal care shall deliver hot water.

(1) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C).

(2) Taps delivering water at 125 degrees F (51.6 degrees C) or above shall be prominently identified by warning signs.

(3) All toilets, hand washing and bathing facilities shall be maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids, and/or conveniences shall be provided in day programs accommodating physically handicapped clients who need such items.

(f) Solid waste shall be stored, located and disposed of in a manner that will not transmit communicable diseases or odors, create a nuisance, or provide a breeding place or food source for insects or rodents.

(1) All containers, including movable bins, used for storage of solid wastes shall have tight-fitting covers kept on the containers; shall be in good repair, shall be leakproof and rodent-proof.

(2) Solid waste containers, including movable bins, receiving putrescible waste shall be emptied at least once per week or more often if necessary.

(3) Each movable bin shall provide for suitable access and a drainage device to allow complete cleaning at the storage area.

(g) The licensee shall provide linens of various kinds necessary to meet the services being offered by the day program.

(h) Based upon the total licensed capacity, one handwashing facility, and one toilet providing individual privacy, shall be maintained for every 15 clients, or fraction thereof.

(1) Adult day programs licensed prior to July 1989 shall be permitted to continue operations with the toilet facilities previously approved.

(i) Use of common towels and washcloths shall be prohibited.

(j) If beds are provided for resting, they shall be arranged to allow for unobstructed passage of personnel and of clients with assistive devices including, but not limited to, wheelchairs and walkers.

HISTORY

1. Amendment of section heading and section, including renumbering of portions of former section 82088 to section 82079, filed 12-13-2006; operative 1-12-2007 (Register 2006, No. 50).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1530 and 1530.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501 and 1531, Health and Safety Code.