(a) Adequate space, equipment and supplies shall be provided in order that the partial hospitalization services can be provided effectively and efficiently. Functional surroundings shall be readily accessible to the patient and community served.

(b) All space and equipment shall be well maintained and shall meet applicable Federal, State and local requirements for safety, fire and health.

(c) There shall be office space for the clinical staff suitably equipped with chairs, desks, tables and other necessary equipment.

(d) There shall be an adequate number of suitably equipped conference rooms to provide for staff conferences and therapy.

(e) There shall be adequate provisions for the privacy of the patient in interview rooms.

(f) The facility shall be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the persons served.

(g) The Partial Hospitalization Program shall obtain an annual fire and safety inspection from the State Fire Marshall or local authorities which documents approval for continued occupancy.

(h) Partial Hospitalization Program staff shall know the exact location, contents, and use of first aid supply kits and fire fighting equipment and fire detection systems. All fire fighting equipment shall be annually maintained in appropriately designated areas within the facility.

(i) The Partial Hospitalization Program shall have a written Hazardous Communication Program and staff shall be knowledgeable of chemicals in the workplace, location of Material Safety Data Sheets, personal protective equipment; and toxic or flammable substances shall be stored in approved locked storage cabinets.

(j) The Partial Hospitalization Program's telephone number(s) and actual hours of operation shall be posted at all public entrances.

(k) Signs must be posted at all public entrances informing staff, clients and visitors as to the following requirements:

(l) A copy of compliance with law Title VI/Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Law shall be prominently displayed within the Partial Hospitalization Program Facility.

(m) Plumbing in Partial Hospitalization Program facilities shall be in working condition to avoid any health threat. All toilets, sinks and showers shall be clean and in working order.

(n) A secure locked storage shall be provided for client valuables when requested.

(o) Separate storage areas are provided and designated for:

(p) When handling soiled linen or other potentially infectious material, Universal Precautions are to be followed and address in the Partial Hospitalization Program policies and procedures. Hazardous and regulated waste shall be disposed of in accordance with federal requirements.

(q) Poisons, toxic materials and other potentially dangerous items shall be stored in a secured location.