Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-42-16 - Environmental standards

(a) Each facility shall comply with the standards set forth below. The department may consider, but need not accept, written statements of compliance with environmental requirements from other authorized licensing agencies or groups.

(b) The building shall be clean, in good state of repair, and free from accumulated dirt or trash and vermin infestation.

(c) Aisles, hallways, stairways, and main routes of travel shall be maintained free of obstacles and stored materials.

(d) Furniture shall be clean and in good state of repair.

(e) Rooms shall be well-ventilated, adequately lighted, and appropriately heated or cooled.

(f) Each resident shall have a separate bed with a level, flat mattress in good condition, and sufficient and clean bedding.

(g) Bathroom fixtures shall be accessible, clean, and in good state of repair.

(h) Kitchenware and tableware shall be clean and in good condition.

(i) Meals and snacks, when provided, shall be appropriate to the nutritional needs of the residents. Menus shall be posted and shall follow the basic food group requirements.

(j) The outside area shall be free of physical hazards and be free of accumulated garbage and trash.

Notes

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 30-42-16

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1985 Supp. 75-3307b, as amended by L. 1986, Ch. 324, Sec. 2; effective, T-87-20, Sept. 1, 1986; effective May 1, 1987.