rules and regulations for assisted living facilities level ii - Arkansas ...

h. Electric systems, including appliance, cords, and switches, shall be
maintained in compliance with state and local codes;
i. Plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in compliance
with state plumbing and gas codes governing them at the time of
construction or as applicable due to renovations;
j. Ventilation, heating, air conditioning and air changing systems
shall be properly maintained. All HVAC and gas systems shall be
inspected at least every 12 months to ensure safe operation.
Inspection certificates, where applicable, shall be maintained for
review;
k. The building(s), grounds and support structures shall be free of
breeding areas for flies, other insects and rodents;
l. Entrances, exits, steps, and outside walkways shall be maintained
in safe condition, including removing or treating snow and ice
within a reasonable amount of time of its accumulation;
m. Repairs or additions shall meet current codes.
700.2 Linen and Laundry Services
700.2.1 Each assisted living facility shall offer laundry facilities or services to its
residents.
700.2.2 Each assisted living facility shall meet the following laundry service
requirements:
a. Each assisted living facility shall have laundering facilities unless
commercial laundries are used. The laundry shall be located in a
specifically designed area that is physically separate and distinct
from residents’ rooms and from areas used for dining and food
preparation and service. There shall be adequate rooms and spaces
for sorting, processing and storage of soiled material. Laundry
rooms shall not open directly into resident care area or food service
area. Domestic washers and dryers that are for the use of residents
may be provided in resident areas, provided they are installed in
such a manner that they do not cause a sanitation problem or
offensive odors.
b. Laundry dryers shall be properly vented to the outside;
c. The laundry room shall be cleaned after each day’s use to prevent
lint accumulation and to remove clutter;
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