Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.1 - Adult Foster Care Homes
Rule 37.100.145 - ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES (AFCH): OTHER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Rugs must be attached to the floor or made of nonskid material.
(2) Corridors must be well lighted, uncluttered, and at least three feet wide.
(3) Stairways and ramps must have sturdy banisters.
(4) A provider or staff must have either visual or auditory contact, at least every 30 seconds, with any resident who is able to bathe unassisted but has a condition which may render them physically or mentally helpless, or both.
(5) Extension cords may not be used as permanent wiring.
(6) All appliances, lamp cords, and exposed light sockets must be suitably protected to prevent accidents or electrocution.
(7) All areas occupied by residents must be well lighted. Night lights must be provided for each resident. Light switches must be located at the door.
(8) The yard area must be kept free from all hazards, nuisances, refuse, and litter.
(9) All guns must be kept in locked storage and ammunition must be kept in locked storage separate from the gun.
(10) The provider must ensure the residence is equipped with accessible first-aid supplies including a first-aid kit with sufficient supplies available at all times. A first-aid kit must:
(11) Policies and procedures must be in place for the safe use and storage of fuels and all heat sources.
50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;