OAR 309-040-0380
Individual Furnishings
(1)
Bedrooms and Units:(a)
Bedrooms for all household occupants and units for individuals shall have been constructed as a bedroom when the home was built or remodeled under permit; be finished with walls or partitions of standard construction that go from floor to ceiling and a door that opens directly to a hallway or common use room without passage through another bedroom or unit or common bathroom; be adequately ventilated, heated and lighted with at least one operable window that meets the requirements of Section R310 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code; have at least 70 square feet of usable floor space for each individual or 120 square feet for two individuals and have no more than two individuals per room;(b)
Providers, resident managers, or their family members may not sleep in areas designated as living areas, or share bedrooms or units with individuals;(c)
There shall be an individual bed for each individual consisting of a mattress in good condition and springs at least 36 inches wide. Cots, rollaway, bunks, trundles, couches, and folding beds may not be used for individuals. Each bed shall have clean bedding in good condition consisting of a bedspread, mattress pad, two sheets, a pillow, a pillowcase, and blankets adequate for the weather. Sheets and pillowcases shall be laundered at least weekly, and more often if necessary. Waterproof mattress covers shall be used for incontinent individuals. Day care individuals may not use individual beds;(d)
Each unit shall have sufficient separate, private dresser and closet space for each individual’s clothing and personal effects, including hygiene and grooming supplies. Individuals shall be allowed to keep and use reasonable amounts of personal belongings and to have private, secure storage space. Drapes or shades for windows shall be in good condition and provider privacy for individuals;(e)
Units shall be on ground level for individuals who are non-ambulatory or have impaired mobility;(f)
Units shall be in close enough proximity to the provider to alert the provider to night time needs or emergencies or be equipped with a call bell or intercom.(2)
Each individual shall be assisted in obtaining personal hygiene items in accordance with individual needs. Items shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner and may be purchased with the individual’s personal allowance. Personal hygiene items include, but are not limited to, a comb or hairbrush, a toothbrush, toothpaste, menstrual supplies (if needed), towels, and washcloths.(3)
Sufficient supplies of soap, shampoo, and toilet paper for all individuals shall be provided.(4)
An adequate supply of furniture for individual use in the living room, dining room, and other common areas shall be maintained in good condition.
Source:
Rule 309-040-0380 — Individual Furnishings, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=309-040-0380
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