Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Children and Families
DCF 021-99 - Safety and Permanence
Chapter DCF 52 - Residential Care Centers For Children And Youth
Subchapter VI - Physical Environment and Safety
Section DCF 52.53 - Bath and toilet facilities

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DCF 52.53

Current through August 26, 2024

A center shall meet all of the following requirements for bath and toilet facilities and the use of them:

(1)

(a) The center shall provide in buildings housing residents one toilet and either a tub or shower for every 8 residents or fraction thereof and one handwashing sink with hot and cold running water for every 4 residents or fraction thereof. At least one-half of the required toilets, tubs or showers and handwashing sinks shall be on the same floor or floors as the sleeping rooms.

(b) Where 9 or more residents reside in a building, the center shall also provide at least one toilet and handwashing sink with hot and cold running water near living rooms and recreation areas for every 8 residents or fraction thereof and provide separate bath and toilet facilities for staff.

(c) In buildings housing both male and female residents, the center shall provide separate bathrooms for each sex and provide separate combination toilet and handwashing sink facilities where center resident activities include both sexes.

(2) Bathroom facilities accessible only through a resident bedroom shall be counted only for the residents of the bedroom.

(3) Every room with a toilet shall have a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water.

(4) If a resident needs assistance in toileting and bathing, a center shall direct a staff member to provide that assistance.

(5) All sinks, tubs and showers shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold water. Hot water shall be regulated by a plumbing industry approved temperature control device such as a mixing valve. The temperature of water delivered at the tap may not exceed 110° F. (43° C.).

(6) All bath and toilet areas shall have good lighting and ventilation and be maintained in a sanitary condition. Safety strips shall be applied to the floors of tubs and showers to prevent slipping.

(7) Toilets, bathtubs and showers used by residents shall be equipped for privacy unless specifically contraindicated for a particular resident by that resident's treatment or care needs, and even then privacy in relation to other residents shall be provided.

(8) The center shall provide each resident with items, conditions and access necessary for personal hygiene and self-grooming including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(a) An individual toothbrush and tube of toothpaste.

(b) Access to a shower or bathtub daily, unless medically contraindicated.

(c) An individual hair brush and comb and regular services of a barber or beautician.

(d) Equipment and facilities for shaving and washing.

(e) Mirrors.

(f) Clean individual towels, washcloths and individually dispensed soap.

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