SECTION 75:15-7-6. Program environment

(a)   The program environment shall meet the following conditions:

(1)   The facility shall be accessible by an all-weather road;

(2)   The facility shall have adequate space in which to carry out the program's goals and objectives, including outdoor areas and equipment when appropriate;

(3)   The facility shall have heating and air conditioning equipment adequate to maintain the temperature in areas utilized by clients at between 65°F and 85°F;

(4)   The facility shall have adequate ventilation and air circulation provided in the facility to assure an environment that will be comfortable for the clients;

(5)   The facility shall have water from an approved tested potable source;

(6)   The facility shall have, at minimum, a commode and lavatory facility. The privacy of individuals shall be assured while using these facilities;

(7)   All doors, including those for each closet, bedroom, bathroom, and office, shall be easily opened from both sides;

(8)   Smoking shall not be allowed in any indoor portion of any facility;

(9)   Facility sanitation shall be maintained to prevent offensive odors and insect infestation.

(10)   All facilities shall have emergency backup lighting;

(11)   Telephones shall be provided for the convenience of the staff or volunteers, and the necessary accommodation of the clients. Pay telephones only are not acceptable;

(12)   There shall be written policies and procedures addressing the use of any outdoor recreational space, including required supervision and the safety of children;

(13)   Toxic materials and dangerous substances, such as toxic cleaners, insecticides, and matches shall be stored in a non-client area, locked space where they are not accessible to children;

(14)   Combustible materials shall be stored in locked non-flammable containers; and

(15)   The Poison Control Center's toll-free telephone number shall be posted and visible to staff, volunteers and clients at all times.

(b)   Compliance with 75:15-7-6 shall be determined by a review of program policies and procedures, staff, volunteer and client interviews, and on-site observation.

[Source: Transferred from 450:19-7-6 by SB 236 (2005), eff 7-1-05 (Editor’s Notice published at 22 Ok Reg 2667); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 339, eff 11-8-05 (emergency); Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2200, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2508, eff 7-15-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1759, eff 8-11-12; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16]