(b)

1. (1) Single standard patient rooms shall measure at least one-hundred square feet (100 sq. ft.).
2. (2) Multipatient rooms shall provide a minimum of seventy-two square feet (72 sq. ft.) per bed.

3. (3) Patient beds shall be located in rooms and placed at least three feet (3’) apart in all directions and so located as to avoid contamination (respiratory droplets), drafts, excessive heat, or other discomfort to patients, to:

   1. (A) Provide adequate room for nursing procedures; and
   2. (B) Minimize the transmission of disease.

(c)

1. (1) Each standard patient room shall be equipped with or conveniently located near adequate toilet and bathing facilities.
2. (2) At least four (4) patients toilet facilities and three (3) bathing units shall be provided for each thirty-five (35) beds.
3. (3) Each toilet facility shall be in a separate stall.
4. (4) Toilets shall be equipped with hand-washing facilities and toilet paper hangers.

(f)

1. (1) Rooms extending below ground level shall not be used for patients unless they are:

   1. (A) Dry;
   2. (B) Well-ventilated by required window space; and
   3. (C) Otherwise suitable for occupancy.
2. (2) Nonambulatory patients may not be housed below ground level.

(g)

1. (1) Each patient room shall have a window not less than one-sixteenth (1/16) of the floor space or outside door arranged and located so that it can be opened from the inside.
2. (2) The window shall be so located that the patients have a reasonable outside view.