SECTION 75:30-7-7. Program environment, shelter services programs

(a)   All certified shelters shall comply with section 75:30-7-6 and the following:

(1)   The facility shall have access to outdoor recreational space and playground equipment located, installed, and maintained as to ensure the safety of the clients and their children. The grounds and access thereto shall be maintained in a manner that shall ensure the area is free of any hazard to health or safety;

(2)   Kitchens used for meal preparation in the residential facility shall be provided with the necessary equipment for the preparation, storage, serving, and clean-up of all meals. All equipment shall be maintained in working order;

(3)   Provisions shall be made to assist or make food available for meal preparation that accommodates special diets;

(4)   The facility shall have, at minimum, a commode, lavatory, and bathing facility at a ratio of one (1) to twelve (12) resident, including infants and children. The privacy of individuals or families shall be assured while using these facilities;

(5)   Residents' rooms shall be so arranged that the client has direct access to a hallway or common area without having to pass through other resident's rooms or areas;

(6)   There shall be written policies and procedures for laundry and linens, addressing frequency of changing linens, and laundry arrangements within the facility;

(7)   Laundry equipment shall be provided within the residential facility, and shall be kept clean, well-maintained, and properly ventilated;

(8)   Reasonable space shall be provided for storage of clients' personal belongings;

(9)   Written policies and procedures shall address secure storage of client valuables;

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

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

(12)   All outdoor openings such as windows shall be covered for privacy;

(13)   Provision shall be made for cleaning the facility minimally once per week. A written work schedule or other form of notification shall be posted, which clearly delineates each individual's responsibility for various tasks;

(14)   Safe and adequate internal play space for children, including outlet protectors and gated stairwells; and

(15)   Baby beds and high chairs that ensure children's safety and comfort shall be available for infants and small children.

(b)   Compliance with 75:30-7-7 shall be determined by a review of program policies and procedures; shelter rules, staff, volunteer and client interviews where appropriate, and on-site observation.

[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 1931, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 820, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1226, eff 9-11-16]