The following safety precautions shall be met:
- (1) Doorways, corridors and stairwells shall be free of obstructions and properly lighted.
- (2) Doors into patient rooms shall not be locked when the patient is alone in the room.
- (3) Exit doors shall never be locked from the inside.
- (4) Doors opening to shafts shall be equipped with self-closing devices and positive latches.
- (5) Wastebaskets, cubicle curtains, window shades and drapes shall be rendered flame retardant.
- (6) Call bells in the shower, tub room or water closet shall be easily accessible to patients while using these facilities.
Authority
The provisions of this § 151.46 issued under section 2102(g) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 532(g)); and section 803 of the Health Care Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 448.803).
Source
The provisions of this § 151.46 amended through December 3, 1982, effective December 4, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 4129. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (52884).