(1) A licensee that provides extended recovery services shall maintain a patient care area that is distinct and separate from the post-anesthesia recovery area. The licensee shall ensure that the patient care area provides the following:
- (a) a room or area that ensures patient privacy, including visual privacy;
- (b) a minimum of 80 square feet of space for each patient bed with three feet between patient beds and between the sides of patient beds and adjacent walls;
- (c) a nurse call system at each patient's bed and at the toilet, shower, and bathroom, that transmits a visual and auditory signal to a centrally staffed location and identifies the location of the patient summoning help;
- (d) a patient bathroom with a sink and toilet;
- (e) oxygen and suction equipment; and
- (f) medical and personal care equipment necessary to meet patient needs.
- (2) The licensee shall provide a separate food nutrition area that includes a counter, sink, refrigerator, heating, warming oven, or microwave, and enough storage for food items.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: August 10, 2023
Notice of Continuation: March 19, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202