Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.41 - General Physical Plant Requirements
A. The facility, which includes buildings,
common areas, and exterior grounds, shall be kept:
(1) In good repair;
(2) Clean;
(3) Free of any object, material, or
condition that may create a health hazard, accident, or fire;
(4) Free of any object, material, or
condition that may create a public nuisance; and
(5) Free of insects and rodents.
B. Bathtubs, shower stalls, and
lavatories may not be used by the staff for laundering or storing soiled
linens.
C. The assisted living
program shall provide in the resident's room adequate storage space for excess
supplies, some personal possessions of residents, and similar items which is:
(1) Protected from the elements;
and
(2) Secure, fixed, and
locked.
D. Residents may
possess their own cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items if the assisted
living manager and delegating nurse have determined that the products would not
present a threat to the safety of the resident or others and this decision is
documented in the records. The cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items
shall be kept in the resident's room and out of view of other residents when
the materials are not in use.
Notes
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