# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 07 — Hospitals

### Chapter 02 — Nursing Homes

#### Regulation .51 Resident Bathroom Amenities.

*COMAR 10.07.02.51*

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.