OAR 309-035-0155: Individual Furnishings

(1) The program must permit a resident to use the resident’s own furniture within space limitations of the resident’s unit. Otherwise, furniture must be provided or arranged for each resident, maintained in good repair, and must include the following: (a) A bed including a frame, a clean mattress and pillow; (b) A private dresser or similar storage area for personal belongings that is readily accessible to the resident; and (c) Locked storage for the resident’s small, personal belongings. Additional locked storage may be provided in a place other than the resident’s unit. The provider must provide the resident with a key or other method to gain access to their locked storage space. (2) The program must provide linens for each resident and must include the following: (a) Sheets, pillowcase, and other bedding appropriate to the season and the resident’s comfort; (b) Availability of a waterproof mattress or waterproof mattress cover; and (c) Towels and washcloths. (3) The provider must provide each resident culturally responsive personal hygiene items in accordance with individualized resident’s needs. Personal hygiene items must be stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Personal hygiene items include, but are not limited to, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, menstrual supplies, combs, and hairbrushes. (4) An adequate supply of furniture for resident use in living room, dining room, and other common areas must be provided and maintained in good condition.