2.E.14.b. Home-like furnishings

Rule

Verification that furnishings are typical of those in single family homes or apartments as opposed to institutional settings.

Levels

I	II	III	IV
✔	✔	✔	✔

Applies to all recovery residences.

Guidance

This rule uses the subject term “typical”. When interpreting its meaning, one should acknowledge the impact architecture has on recovery. Whereas a home-like environment has furnishings that promote recovery supportive fellowship, a jail-like or psychiatric hospital-like environment can re-traumatize individuals and undermine their recovery. Note, this rule allows for a wide variety of furniture tastes, styles and price points. Furniture may be chosen because it is easier to clean or deter insects. Residents do not need expensive furniture to feel at home. Furnishings may be chosen because they meet residents’ needs at an affordable price. There is nothing inherently wrong with bunk beds, unless they cause overcrowding based on square footage. Above all, this rule should NOT be used to raise a barrier to low cost recovery housing.

Evaluation

Do the furnishings appear to be typical of those in single family homes or apartments as opposed to institutional settings?

Evidence

Policy and procedure
Onsite review confirmation that furnishings appear to be typical of those in single family homes or apartments as opposed to institutional settings.

References

Course Syllabus

Not Enrolled

Measure Up: A Guide to the NARR Standard and Code of Ethics

	1. ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL
	1.A. Operate with Integrity
	1.A.1. Use mission and vision as guides for decision making
	1.A.1.a. Mission
	1.A.1.b. Vision
	1.A.2. Adhere to legal and ethical codes and use best business practices
	1.A.2.a. Business entity
	1.A.2.b. Insurance
	1.A.2.c. Property permission
	1.A.2.d. Legal compliance
	1.A.2.e. Ethical marketing
	1.A.2.f. Background checks
	1.A.2.g. Paying residents
	1.A.2.h. Financial boundaries
	1.A.2.i. Code of Ethics
	1.A.3. Financial accounting
	1.A.3.a. Fee transparency
	1.A.3.b. Accounting system
	1.A.3.c. Refund policies
	1.A.3.d. 3rd party payments
	1.A.4. Data collection
	1.A.4.a. Resident information
	1.B. Uphold Residents’ Rights
	1.B.5. Rights and Requirements
	1.B.5.a. Applicant orientation
	1.B.6. Resident information
	1.B.6.a. Secured records
	1.B.6.b. Confidentiality
	1.B.6.c. Social media policy
	1.C. Culture of Empowerment
	1.C.7. Peer governance
	1.C.7.a. Resident driven
	1.C.7.b. Grievance policy
	1.C.7.c. Community posts
	1.C.7.d. Length of stay
	1.C.7.e. Resident voice
	1.C.8. Resident involvement
	1.C.8.a. Reciprocal responsibility
	1.C.8.b. Leadership roles
	1.C.8.c. Recovery process
	1.D. Develop Staff Abilities
	1.D.9. Role modeling
	1.D.9.a. Self-care
	1.D.9.b. Boundaries
	1.D.9.c. Staff support
	1.D.9.d. Positive regard
	1.D.10. Staff qualifications
	1.D.10.a. Social model skills
	1.D.10.b. Credentials
	1.D.10.c. Staff development
	1.D.11. Culturally responsive
	1.D.11.a. Priority population
	1.D.11.b. Cultural training
	1.D.12. Job descriptions
	1.D.12.a. Roles and qualifications
	1.D.12.b. Resource linkage
	1.D.12.c. KSA
	1.D.13. Staff supervision
	1.D.13.a. Performance development
	1.D.13.b. Acknowledgements
	1.D.13.c. Work environment
	2. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
	2.E. Home-like Environment
	2.E.14. Individual needs
	2.E.14.a. Clean and maintained
	2.E.14.b. Home-like furnishings
	2.E.14.c. Entrances and exits
	2.E.14.d. 50+ sq. ft. per bed
	2.E.14.e. Sink-toilet-shower
	2.E.14.f. Personal storage
	2.E.14.g. Food Storage
	2.E.14.h. Laundry
	2.E.14.i. Appliances
	2.E.15. Community building
	2.E.15.a. Meeting space
	2.E.15.b. Group space
	2.E.15.c. Dining area
	2.E.15.d. Recreational area
	2.F. Safe Healthy Environment
	2.F.16. Sober living
	2.F.16.a. Prohibited substances
	2.F.16.b. Prohibited items
	2.F.16.c. Drug screening
	2.F.16.d. Medication storage
	2.F.16.e. Peer accountability
	2.F.17. Home safety
	2.F.17.a. Functional and hazard free
	2.F.17.b. Health & safety codes
	2.F.17.c. Inspections & drills
	2.F.18. Promote health
	2.F.18.a. Smoking
	2.F.18.b. Universal precautions
	2.F.19. Emergency plan
	2.F.19.a. Procedures & postings
	2.F.19.b. Emergency contacts
	2.F.19.c. Emergency orientation
	2.F.19.d. Overdose readiness
	3. RECOVERY SUPPORT
	3.G. Facilitate Recovery
	3.G.20. Promote purpose
	3.G.20.a. Meaningful activities
	3.G.21. Recovery planning
	3.G.21.a. Person-centered plan
	3.G.21.b. Recovery capital
	3.G.21.c. Peer roles
	3.G.22. Community supports
	3.G.22.a. Resource directory
	3.G.22.b. Resource linkage
	3.G.23. Mutual support
	3.G.23.a. Weekly schedule
	3.G.23.b. Mutual aid
	3.G.24. Recovery support services
	3.G.24.a. RSS
	3.G.24.b. RSS Staff
	3.G.25. Clinical services
	3.G.25.a. Clinical services
	3.H. Model Prosocial Behaviors
	3.H.26. Respectful environment
	3.H.26.a. Model recovery
	3.H.26.b. Trauma informed
	3.H.26.c. Resident input
	3.I. Sense of Community
	3.I.27. Family-like
	3.I.27.a. Food preparation
	3.I.27.b. Housing choice
	3.I.27.c. Chores
	3.I.27.d. Household expenses
	3.I.27.e. Household meetings
	3.I.27.f. Common areas
	3.I.28. Internal community
	3.I.28.a. Informal activities
	3.I.28.b. Formal activities
	3.I.28.c. Social activities
	3.I.28.d. Milestone rituals
	3.I.29. External community
	3.I.29.a. Recovery linkage
	3.I.29.b. Recovery mentor
	3.I.29.c. Mutual aid meetings
	3.I.29.d. Resource linkage
	3.I.29.e. Multi-membership
	3.I.29.f. Social bonds
	4. GOOD NEIGHBOR
	4.J. Be a Good Neighbor
	4.J.30. Responsive neighbor
	4.J.30.a. Contact information
	4.J.30.b. Complaint response
	4.J.30.c. Neighbor interaction
	4.J.31. Courtesy rules
	4.J.31.a. Preemptive policies
	4.J.31.b. Parking