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Sober Living Network Standard for Homes <br />March 2011 <br />10. Applications must include the name and contact information for person(s) to be contacted in <br />case of an emergency. <br />11. Applicants must be advised of house policies on medications, and must explicitly consent to <br />such policies before being accepted as residents. <br />12. Residents must be informed that the home is a family unit, and that they do not have personal <br />property rights in any specific portion of the home. <br />13. Applicants must be informed of their rights to avail themselves of Coalition grievance <br />procedures, including contact information for designated Coalition staff. <br />14. The Coalition will review the home's application and intake documents as part of the inspection <br />process. The Coalition reserves the right to disapprove or request modifications to documents <br />based on policies it publishes and distributes to members. The Coalition will maintain a family of <br />pre -approved intake and related documents for optional use by member homes. <br />15. Applicant and resident records are confidential documents, and must be treated as such. All <br />such records must be maintained in a secure and locked location either on or off premises. <br />16. Records maintained electronically must not be accessible to residents or others, except for <br />those explicitly delegated with the authority to view such information. <br />Section 3: Abstinence, enforcement, testing <br />The heart of the sober living experience is the process of learning how to live a life free from drugs and <br />alcohol. Requirements in this section support the important aspects of enforcing abstinence and of <br />managing relapse situations. Other requirements ensure that toxicology screening is conducted in a <br />consistent and fair manner by competent and trained individuals. <br />1. The home must document its disciplinary processes for residents who test positive for <br />prohibited substances or who are otherwise determined to be in violation of abstinence rules. <br />2. The home must have and uniformly enforce a written toxicology testing protocol. <br />3. The home must document the training given to residents or staff responsible for administering <br />toxicology tests. <br />Section 4: Resident rights to quiet enjoyment of home and premises <br />Residents are a family, and entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of their home and property. Homes <br />serving both men and women must meet additional requirements to ensure the privacy and safety of <br />their residents. Resident rights to utilize common areas must be consistent with the family nature of the <br />household. <br />1. Bedroom doors must not have locks, except that a manager in residence, living in a private <br />room, may have a lockable door. <br />2. Access to bedrooms may be limited to the room's residents. <br />3. Parent/Child homes serving women with children must not permit adult males to reside in the <br />home. <br />4. Homes serving parents with minor children must be suitable for such purposes. <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />