1. (1) A residential service shall meet the requirements for physical environment under ss. DHS 83.43 to 83.46.

2. (2) A residential service that provides physical examinations or medical services shall have a patient examination or medical room. The patient examination or medical room shall contain all of the following:

   1. (a) A wall that physically separates the patient examination or medical room from other bedrooms, living areas, staff areas, or facility common areas.
   2. (b) A curtain for privacy.
   3. (c) A functioning sink that is equipped with appropriate equipment and supplies for infection prevention.
   4. (d) A medical examination table.

3. (3) A residential service that has a patient examination or medical room shall have written policies and procedures in place to ensure the room is appropriate for physical examinations or medical services. These polices shall, at minimum, contain provisions for all of the following:

   1. (a) Removal of soiled linens after each use.
   2. (b) Cleaning of surfaces, equipment, and floors after each use.
   3. (c) Designating the room as an examination or medical room and prohibiting non-medical uses of the room.

History

History: CR 20-047: cr. Register October 2021 No. 790, eff. 10-1-22.