SECTION 75:15-7-8. Program environment, Safe Home services program

(a)   All Safe Home services programs shall comply with section 75:15-7-6 (a) (1)-(11) and the following:

(1)   The facility shall have, at minimum, a commode, lavatory, and bathing facility at a ratio of one (1) for every eight (8) persons, including infants and children. The privacy of individuals or families shall be assured while using these facilities;

(2)   Written policies and procedures shall address the secure handling and storage of client medications, including policy to document client access to medication;

(3)   The Safe Home shall be secured by double locks or locking devices such as chains, bolts, etc., on ground floor doors which meets state and local fire code inspection. When key-locked deadbolts are used, the location of the keys must be identified and readily accessible; and

(4)   All outdoor openings such as windows shall be covered for privacy.

(b)   Compliance with 75:15-7-8 shall be determined by a review of program policies and procedures, provider and client interviews where appropriate, and on-site observation.

[Source: Added 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 33 Ok Reg 1195, eff 9-11-16]