Section 29-6268. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

 

6268.1The facility shall develop and follow a written plan for providing recreational and leisure activities adequate to meet each resident's needs, including:

 

(a)Designated staff for supervising the provision of recreational activities;

 

(b)Sufficient supervised, organized or structured individual and group recreational and leisure programs, both indoors and outdoors, appropriate to the resident's age, interests, and needs, and consistent with the resident's ISP;

 

(c)Free time for residents to pursue their individual interests, with protective supervision as required, unless otherwise provided in the resident's ISP;

 

(d)The maximum use of available community recreational resources, where appropriate;

 

(e)Reasonable access to sufficient recreational supplies, equipment and activities appropriate to the resident's age, interests, and needs; and

 

(f)Usable leisure-time material, including but not limited to books, games, and toys that are appropriate to the resident's sex and stage of development, and transportation to local libraries.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 8675, 8732 (September 21, 2001).