Section 132.90  Provider Sites

For the purpose of this Part, provider sites are discrete locations, other than a licensed foster family home, that are owned or leased by a provider for the purpose of providing Medicaid community mental health services.

a)         The provider shall use sites deemed accessible in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et seq.).  "Accessibility" is determined by the extent to which the provider has adapted sites where services are provided to render its parking lot, entrances, hallway and physical facilities (lavatories, drinking fountains, ramps, etc.) available to persons with disabilities as well as the provider's arrangement to provide services to otherwise eligible clients for whom their site is inaccessible.  The Certifying State Agency may waive or require specific accommodations to meet the needs of clients served at a particular site.

b)         Provider sites shall be in compliance with approved State and local ordinances and codes relating to fire, building and sanitation, and health and safety requirements as follows:

1)         Fire safety in accordance with rules of the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 41 Ill. Adm. Code 100.

2)         Building requirements shall be in compliance with the uniform or national building code adopted by the local or county ordinance.  Documentation may include a written statement from an electrician or licensed architect stating that the site is in compliance with applicable electrical codes and a written statement from a licensed plumber or licensed architect stating that the site is in compliance with applicable plumbing codes.

c)         To ensure the sanitation, health and safety of the sites, the provider shall:

1)         Have written policies and procedures for the provision of housekeeping services at the sites.

2)         Develop and maintain a written external and internal emergency disaster plan, including a fire evacuation plan.  External disasters include such occurrences as tornados, earthquakes and floods.  Internal disasters include such occurrences as fire and heating and cooling systems failures.

3)         Designate space, equipment, and furnishings for the provision of services which shall be conducive to privacy, comfort and safety.  This includes such aspects as child size furniture in children's programs, rooms sufficiently large to accommodate groups or families, and doors that close to afford privacy.

d)         The Certifying State Agency shall not review the requirements in this Section if the provider delivers Medicaid services exclusively in locations other than provider sites.

(Source:  Amended at 31 Ill. Reg. 9097, effective July 1, 2007)