General and Special Activity Areas
Effective Sep 29, 2023Mass. Register #1505MGL c. 111, §§ 3, 71, and 72Department of Public Health
(A) General Activity Room.
- (1) A general activities room shall be provided for the use of all residents. The area of this room shall be at least eight square feet per bed for 100% of the total beds authorized.
- (2) A storage closet shall be provided adjacent to the general activities room for equipment utilized in recreational, diversional and religious activities.
- (B) Beauty Parlor and Barber Shop. A room may be provided for the beauty parlor and barber shop. If provided, such a room shall have a minimum floor area of not less than 120-square feet. Each such room shall contain cabinet and counter space and a shampoo basin sink with a mixing faucet and attached spray.
- (C) Snack Shop. Facilities may provide a snack shop commensurate with the size of the facility.
- (D) Gift Shop. Facilities may provide a gift shop commensurate with the size of the facility.