Handwashing and Toilet Facilities
Effective Feb 28, 2025Mass. Register #1542MGL c. 111, §§ 3, and 51 through 56Department of Public Health
- (A) Each clinic shall provide conveniently located handwashing and toilet facilities adequate for patients and personnel, as appropriate to the services provided by the clinic.
- (B) A soap dispenser, disposable towels or electronic hand dryers, and a waste receptacle shall be provided at each handwashing sink. Surgical scrub sink faucets shall be provided with blade type operating handles, knee or foot controls.
- (C) The clinic shall provide a handwashing facility with hot and cold water and blade type operating handles or knee or foot controls in each examination and treatment area.
- (D) A limited service clinic or mobile/portable unit located on or at the premises of another entity may share toilet facilities with that entity.