1. Safe, Sober and Drug-free Residence The physical facility must meet all applicable state and/or local requirements, including Certificate of Occupancy and Life and Safety codes. Required minimum measures: • Ensure random breathalyzer and urine screening is conducted by staff for all clients. A protocol for random and reasonable suspicion urinalysis must be developed to protect the program from illicit recreational drugs and alcohol • Ensure periodic checks for contraband are completed in all parts of the program • Ensure all visitors are appropriately screened and approved by staff prior to entry • Develop policy indicating conditions under which residents may leave the program facility, voluntarily and involuntarily • Ensure fire drills are conducted and documented consistently with licensing requirements • Use an applicant screening process to help maintain a safe and supportive environment 2. Registry Sober living facilities must meet requirements set forth in the Recovery Residence Registry Approval Process available at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/aoda/recoveryregistry.htm. It is preferable that providers be listed on this registry or demonstrate ability to obtain registry approval in the near future. 3. Intake and Assessment It is the responsibility of the sober living facility to ensure that all admitted residents meet the criteria for admission. The program will obtain appropriate clinical histories from the referring treatment provider and maintain them onsite.
