Section 52.54. Bedrooms.

 

(1)   Minimum space.

(a) Single occupancy. Each center bedroom for one resident shall have a minimum of 80 square feet of floor space except that if the resident is not able to walk or is able to walk only with crutches or other means of support the bedroom shall have a minimum of 100 square feet of floor space.

(b) Shared occupancy. Each center bedroom for more than one resident shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of floor space for each resident except that if a resident is not able to walk or is able to walk only with crutches or other means of support, the bedroom shall have a minimum of 80 square feet of floor space for each resident.

(2)   Maximum number of residents. No bedroom may accommodate more than the following:

(a) Four residents in a facility initially licensed before September 1, 2000.

(b) Two residents in a facility initially licensed on or after September 1, 2000.

(3)   Walls or partitions and doors.

(a) Each bedroom shall be enclosed on 4 sides by walls or partitions. The walls or partitions shall be:

1. At least 6 feet in height in facilities initially licensed prior to September 1, 2000.

2. Floor-to-ceiling fixed partitions or walls in facilities initially licensed on or after September 1, 2000.

(b) Each bedroom shall have an outside wall with a window that is openable to the exterior.

(c) Each bedroom shall have a door.

(4)   Prohibited locations. A center may not locate a resident bedroom in an unfinished basement or attic or in any other area not normally used as a bedroom.

(5)   Prohibited use.

(a) No bedroom may be used by anyone who is not an occupant of the bedroom to gain access to any other part of the center or any required exit.

(b) No resident bedroom may be used for purposes other than as sleeping and living space for bedroom occupants.

(6)   Beds and bedding.

(a) A center shall provide each resident with a single bed appropriate to the resident's needs. The bed may not be less than 36 inches wide or shorter than the height of the resident. A bed shall have all of the following:

1. A mattress that is firm, clean, comfortable and in good condition.

2. A mattress pad, 2 sheets, 2 blankets, a pillow case, a clean, comfortable pillow and a bedspread.

3. A mattress cover that is waterproof if the resident is incontinent.

(b)

1. A center shall provide a change of sheets and pillow case at least once a week for each resident.

2. A center shall provide a change in bedding immediately when a resident wets or soils the bed.

3. A center shall provide a complete change of bedding upon a change in bed occupancy.

(c) A bed may not be located closer than 18 inches to a hot contact type of heat source such as a hot water radiator.

(d) Beds shall be at least 3 feet apart at the head, foot and sides, except that a bunkbed shall be at least 5 feet apart at the sides from another bed. Bunk beds shall provide at least 36 inches of headroom between the bedroom ceiling and the top mattress. A triple decker bed may not be used.

(7)   Storage space. A center shall provide each resident with sufficient private space in or near the resident's bedroom for personal clothing and possessions. Each resident shall have a closet or wardrobe located in or next to the bedroom.

(8)   Assigned bedrooms.

(a) In assigning a resident to a bedroom, a center shall consider the resident's age and developmental needs and be guided by any clinical recommendations.

(b) Male and female residents may not share the same bedroom.

(9)   Sleeping schedule. Residents shall have set routines for waking and sleeping. Each resident in the daily routine shall have available at least 8 hours of sleep.

(10)   Disabled residents. Bedrooms for residents who are not able to walk or who can walk only with a means of support such as crutches shall be located on a floor level that has an exit discharging at grade level.

(11)   Resident possessions. A center shall permit a resident to have personal furnishings and possessions in the resident's bedroom, unless contraindicated by the resident's treatment plan.

History: Cr. Register, February, 2000, No. 530 , eff. 9-1-00.