(a)

1. (1) Nurses' stations shall be provided and so designated that they contain a minimum of sixty square feet (60 sq. ft.) per each thirty-five-bed patient unit, and are not more than one hundred twenty linear feet (120 LF) from each patient room.

2. (2) The station shall include:

   1. (A) Adequate storage and preparation area or areas;
   2. (B) Medication;
   3. (C) Toilet and hand-washing facilities; and
   4. (D) Sufficient lighting.

(b)

1. (1) A separate utility room shall be provided for clean items and soiled items for each nurses' station.
2. (2) They shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside and adequately lighted.
3. (3) Two (2) or more electrical convenience outlets shall be provided for each utility room.
4. (4) Blade handle control faucets shall be provided.
5. (5) Gooseneck spouts shall be in a separate room and ventilated to the outside.

(c)

1. (1) A closet for soiled linens shall be provided for each nurses' station.
2. (2) This dirty linen storage shall be in a separate room and ventilated to the outside.