(a)

1. (1) If bedpans, urinals, and emesis basins are assigned to individual patients, they shall be name labeled and stored in the patient's bedside cabinet.
2. (2) They shall be cleansed after each use and sanitized by an approved method at least weekly.
3. (3) If the utensils are not individually assigned, they shall be thoroughly cleansed and effectively sanitized between each use and stored in a bedpan room.
4. (4) After the discharge or transfer of any patient, all such equipment shall be cleansed and boiled or autoclaved prior to reuse.

(b) There shall be convenient storage space for all:

1. (1) Linens;
2. (2) Pillows; and
3. (3) Other bedding items.

(d)

1. (1) Approved storage shall be provided for all materials such as oxygen and flammable gases.
2. (2) One (1) cylinder of oxygen may be chained onto a cart and maintained at each nurses' station for emergency use in the treatment of patients.

3. (3) All other such flammable gases shall be stored:

   1. (A) Outside the building in a sheltered area; or
   2. (B) In an oxygen storage room having dual ventilation and at least a one and three-quarter inch (1 3/4”) solid core door.
4. (4) Such gases shall be chained or secured in such manner to support them in an upright position.
5. (5) They shall not be stored in an exit-way.

(e) Facilities shall be provided for:

1. (1) Storage and preparation of medications and treatments; and
2. (2) Storage of active and inactive medical records.