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— , PROPOSED RULES (b) security and privacy for each resident. Each resident room shall be equipped with a towel rack for each individual^ (5) Each resident bedroom shall: (A) be located at or above grade levels (B) have provisions to ensure visual {€-) privacy for treatment or visiting; have a direct entry from the corridor. (6) Artificial lighting shall be provided sufficient for treatment and non-treatment needs, 50 foot candles for treatment, 35 foot candles for non-treatment areas-r^ and (7) A room where access is through a bathroom, kitchen or another bedroom requirements: (c) will not be approved for a resident's bedroom. Bathrooms shall meet the following (1) Bathroom facilities shall be conveniently accessible to resident rooms and shall include a tub, lavatory and water clo set . One bathroom may serve up to four residents and staff. Minimum size of any bathroom shall be 18 square feet. The door shall be at least 32 inches wide. (2) The bathroom shall be furnished with (A) the following: toilet with grab bars; (B) lavatory with four inch wrist blade (C) controls; mirror; and (D) soap, paper towel dispensers, and waste paper receptacle with a removable impervious liner-^ (E) water closet: and (F) tub or shower. Space shall be provided for: (1) charting, storage of supplies and personal effects of staffs (2) the storage of resident care equipment-?.; (3) housekeeping equipment and cleaning supplies-?; (4) storage of test reagents and disinfectants distinct from medication-^ (5) locked medication storage and preparation-^ and (6) drugs requiring refrigeration. They may be stored in a separate locked box in the refrigerator or in a lockable drug-only refrigerator, capable of maintaining a temperature range of 36 degrees F (2 degrees C) to 46 degrees F (8 degrees C). The storage and (d) accountability of controlled substances shall be in accordance with the North Carolina Controlled Substances Act, Article 5 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes. Kitchen and dining areas shall have: (1) a refrigeratory^ (2) a cooking unit ventilated in an acceptable manner (3) a 42" minimum double-compartment (e) sink and domestic dishwashing machine capable of sanitizing dishes with 160 degrees F. waterji (4) dining space of 20 square feet per resident-^ and (5) adequate storage space for non-perishables. Other areas shall include: (1) a minimum of 150 square feet exclusive of corridor traffic for recreational and social activities^ (2) There shall be an audible and accessible call system furnished in each resident's room and bathroom^ and (3) Each facility shall provide heating and air cooling equipment to maintain a comfort range between 68 degrees and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Statutory Authority G.S. 131E-202. ****************** Notice is hereby given in accordance with G.S. 150B-21.2 that the Social Services Commission intends to amend rules cited as 10 NCAC 411 .0305 and .0306. 1 he proposed effective date of this action is February 1, 1995. 1 he public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on December 7, 1994 at the Albemarle Bldg. Room 943-2, 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603. Keason for Proposed Action: 10 NCAC 411 .0305 - Proposed for amendment in order to reduce unnecessary expenditure of agency time in checking the Central Registry for a statewide history of child protective services reports. The amendment specifically eliminates the requirement for rechecking the Registry in two circum- 1167 NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER November 1, 1994 9:15
e PROPOSED RULES stances and allows agency discretion in other situations that may make checks unnecessary. 10 NCAC 411 .0306 - The proposed amendment provides for agency discretion in those situations for which the development of an intervention plan and the provision of services by the agency are not needed to ensure adequate carefor the victim child or children. (comment Procedures: Comments may be presented in writing any time before or at the public hearing or orally at the hearing. Time limits for oral remarks may be imposed by the Commission Chairman. Any person may request copies of these rules by calling or writing to Shames Ransome, Division of Social Services, 325 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, telephone: (919) 733-3055. CHAPTER 41 - CHILDREN'S SERVICES SUBCHAPTER 411 - PROTECTIVE SERVICES SECTION .0300 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES: GENERAL .0305 CONDUCTING A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION (a) The county director shall make a thorough investigation to assess: (b) (1) whether the specific environment in which the child or children is found meets the child's or children's need for care and protection; and (2) facts regarding the existence of abuse, neglect, or dependency; and (3) the nature and extent of any injury or condition resulting from abuse, neglect, or dependency; and (4) the risk of harm to and need for protection of the child or children. When the county director receives a report of suspected abuse, neglect, or dependency, the county director shall check the county agency's records and the North Carolina Central Registry of child abuse, neglect, and dependency reports to ascertain if any previous reports of abuse, neglect, or dependency have been made concerning the alleged victim child or children. Central Registry checks are not necessary when the agency has conducted such a check within the previous 60 days or when the agency is providing continuous child protective services to the family. (c) Face-to-face contact with other children residing in the home shall be made as soon as possible, but no later than seven working days after the initiation of the investigation, unless there is documentation in the case record to explain why such contact was not made. (d) There shall be a face-to-face interview with any parent or caretaker with whom the victim child or children reside, unless there is documentation in the case record to explain why such an interview was not conducted. The parent or caretaker shall be interviewed on the same day as the victim child or children unless there is documentation in the case record to explain why such interviews were not conducted. (e) The investigation shall include a visit to the place where the child or children reside. (f) There shall be a face-to-face interview with the alleged perpetrator or perpetrators unless there is documentation to explain why such an interview was not conducted. (g) Any persons identified at the time the report was accepted for investigation as having information concerning the condition of the child or children shall be interviewed in order to obtain any information relevant to the investigation unless there is documentation in the case record to explain why such interviews were not conducted. (h) When additional information is necessary to complete a thorough investigation, information from the following sources shall be obtained and utilized: (i) (1) Professionals or staff at an out-of-home care setting having relevant knowledge pertaining to the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency; (2) Other persons living in the household or attending or residing in the out-of-home care setting; (3) Any other source having relevant knowledge pertaining to the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency; (4) Records; i.e., school, medical, mental health, or incident reports in an out-of-home care setting. The county director shall exercise discretion in the selection of collateral sources in order to protect the family's or out-of-home care setting's right to privacy and the confidentiality of the report. (j) Conducting a thorough investigation as outlined in Paragraph (a) of this Rule when the alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency occurred in an institution shall include the following: 9:15 NORTH CAROLINA REGISTER November 1, 1994 1168
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