1. (3) Utility areas.

   1. (a) A utility room for clean linen and other clean articles shall be readily accessible to each nursing unit. The room shall contain at least:

      1. 1. Storage facilities for supplies;
      2. 2. A handwashing sink; and
      3. 3. Work counters.

   2. (b) A utility room for soiled linen and other soiled articles shall be readily accessible to each nursing unit. The room shall include at least:

      1. 1. A clinical sink or equivalent flush rim fixture;
      2. 2. A handwashing sink;
      3. 3. A work counter;
      4. 4. A waste receptacle; and
      5. 5. A linen receptacle.
   3. (c) Individual patient toilet room bed pan washers are permitted in lieu of the clinical fixture requirement stated in par. (b) 1.
2. (8) Patient call system. A reliable call mechanism shall be provided in locations where patients may be left unattended, including patient rooms, toilet and bathing areas and designated high risk treatment areas from which individuals may need to summon assistance.

History

History: Emerg. renum. from DHS 124.27 (8), eff. 7-1-96; renum. from DHS 124.27 (8), Register, December, 1996, No. 492, eff. 1-1-97; CR 19-135: r. (1), (2), cr. (3) (c), r. (4) to (7) Register June 2020 No. 774, eff. 7-1-20.