§ 11.52. Indoor floor and other space.
(a) Except as set forth in subsection (b), a center that is co-located in a center housing other services shall have its own separate identifiable space during the hours of operation of the older adult daily living center.
(b) A center that is co-located with an adult developmental training facility operated or licensed by the Departments of Public Welfare or Education may share space with the facility.
(c) The center shall have sufficient space to accommodate the full range of program activities and services. This means that:
(1) The facility shall provide at least 50 square feet of indoor program space for each client. Indoor floor space shall be measured wall to wall, including space occupied by equipment, temporary storage and furnishings. Space occupied by lavatories, dining areas, loading docks, kitchens, hallways, offices and first aid rooms cannot be included unless it is documented that the space is used for programming for at least 50% of each program day. Permanent storage space may not be included in the indoor floor space.
(2) The facility is flexible and adaptable for large and small groups and individual activities and services.
(3) Office space is available for center staff persons to work effectively.
(4) Storage space is available for program and operating supplies.
(5) A specified loading or parking area, or both, is available for the safe daily arrival and departure of clients.
(6) There is private space available for confidential consultation with or services to, or both, the clients in the center and others as necessary.
Cross References This section cited in 6 Pa. Code § 11.212 (relating to applicability).
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