Nonprofit Sober Living and Recovery House Compliance
Recovery housing serves an extremely vulnerable population and carries significant safety and regulatory responsibilities. This monthly compliance review ensures the residence meets NARR standards, resident rights are protected, and the house provides a safe recovery environment.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 2-3 hours
- Role: Recovery House Manager
- Total Items: 27
Physical Safety
Inspect physical safety conditions.
- Smoke detectors in every bedroom and common area, tested monthly?
- Carbon monoxide detectors present and functional?
- Fire extinguisher charged and accessible?
- All exits and egress paths clear?
- Facility in habitable condition (utilities, heat, plumbing all functioning)?
Resident Rights
Verify resident rights are protected.
- Resident rights and grievance procedure posted in visible location?
- Admissions and operations comply with Fair Housing Act non-discrimination requirements?
- Reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities provided?
- Any resident grievances investigated and responded to within policy timeframe?
- Involuntary discharge process includes adequate notice and opportunity to be heard?
Program Compliance
Verify program requirements.
- Required house meetings held at scheduled frequency?
- Peer recovery support activities occurring per program model?
- Abstinence monitoring conducted per house policy?
- Household chores and responsibility sharing maintained?
Medication Management
Verify medication management practices.
- Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) accepted per NARR and fair housing guidance?
- Prescription medications stored securely per policy?
- Naloxone available on premises and staff trained in use?
- Any medication administration following applicable licensing requirements?
Documentation and Records
Verify required documentation.
- Resident files with intake, agreements, and services documentation current?
- Incident reports filed for all significant events?
- All required state and local licenses current?
- Property and liability insurance current with adequate coverage?
Community Relations
Manage community relations.
- No significant unresolved neighbor complaints?
- Quiet hours and noise policies enforced?
- Exterior property maintained in compliance with local ordinances?
- Community concerns responded to constructively?
- NARR or state certification current or renewal in progress?
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Why Use This Nonprofit Sober Living and Recovery House Compliance?
This nonprofit sober living and recovery house compliance helps nonprofit teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for recovery house manager professionals, this checklist covers 27 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Sober Living and Recovery House Compliance cover?
This checklist covers 27 inspection items across 6 sections: Physical Safety, Resident Rights, Program Compliance, Medication Management, Documentation and Records, Community Relations. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Sober Living and Recovery House Compliance?
This checklist is designed for Recovery House Manager professionals in the nonprofit industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.