R501-18-10. Medical Standards

  (1) The recovery residence shall not admit anyone who is currently in an intoxicated state or withdrawing from alcohol or drugs or otherwise unable to understand terms and consent to reside in the recovery residence.

  (2) Before admission or employment, clients and staff shall be screened for Tuberculosis by a questionnaire approved by the local health department; if further screening is indicated, clients and staff will:

  (a) follow appropriate protocol according to the local health department;

  (b) provide proof of negative test results for Tuberculosis; and

  (c) test annually or more frequently as required.

  (3) A recovery residence that manages clients' medications shall keep all prescription and non-prescription medications in locked storage that is not accessible by clients when not in active use.

  (4) A recovery residence shall ensure that clients who manage their own medications keep all prescription and non-prescription medications in individually accessed locked storage that is not accessible to other clients when not in active use.

  (5) Non-prescription and prescription medications shall be stored in their original manufacturer's packaging together with manufacturer/pharmacy directions and warnings.

  (6) Naloxone shall be safely maintained and available onsite, and staff and clients shall be trained in its proper use.