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Regulation .51 Resident Bathroom Amenities.

Regulation .51 Resident Bathroom Amenities.Copy Citation

A.
Bathing.
(1)
There shall be at least one separate room or compartment with a bathtub, shower, or other bathing device, as approved by the Department, for every 15 licensed beds.
(2)
The compartment shall be large enough to accommodate:
(a)
The resident;
(b)
A caregiver; and
(c)
A wheelchair, shower chair, or shower bed.
B.
Toilets.
(1)
For every eight beds, there shall be at least one toilet enclosed in a separate room or stall.
(2)
Each floor shall have at least one toilet room large enough to:
(a)
Accommodate:
(i)
The resident;
(ii)
A wheelchair; and
(iii)
A caregiver; and
(b)
Permit toilet assistance or training.
C.
Sinks.
(1)
For every four licensed beds, there shall be at least one hand-washing sink.
(2)
For hand-washing purposes, there shall be a towel dispenser and a supply of paper towels and soap dispenser adjacent to each sink.