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b. installation of private or pay phone for client use (with funds to use if the client lacks necessary income); or c. coordinated services with another agency 9. The shelter shall maintain records to document services provided to each client. 10. The shelter shall provide accommodations for shelter clients to store personal belongings. This can be defined as any place (a client's room, a closet, a locker, etc.) that provides reasonable security from theft or damage. "Personal belongings" include items such as clothing, personal hygiene products, radio, clock that can be consolidated into limited storage space. 11. The shelter shall provide a safe,secure environment and have policies to regulate access. 12. The shelter shall have a policy regarding the control of weapons. 13. The shelter shall encourage the involvement of clients in the decision-making processes of the shelter.This can be accomplished in a variety of ways,including: having resident advisory councils to give input into the operations of the shelter, having homeless or formerly homeless people on the board,or having homeless or formerly homeless people trained and hired as staff,etc. 14. The shelter shall allow current clients to use the shelter as a legal residence for the purpose of voter registration and the receipt of public benefits. 15. The shelter shall maintain a daily log to record at a minimum all unusual or significant incidents. 16. The shelter shall have written policies for consensual and nonconsensual searches. Health Requirements: 1. At all times, the shelter shall have available first aid equipment and supplies in case of a medical emergency. 2. All staff on duty shall have access to a telephone.Emergency telephone numbers shall be posted conspicuously near the telephone. 3. The shelter shall ensure that at least one staff person on duty is trained in emergency first aid procedures. City of South Bend - ESG Policies and Procedures Manual 23