Minnesota Administrative Rules

4658.4110 BEDROOM DOORS; NEW CONSTRUCTION.

Subpart 1.

Written policy.

A nursing home must develop a written policy regarding the use of locks on bedroom doors. The policy must address whether or not doors can be locked while the resident is in the room.

Subp. 2.

Door locks.

All bedroom door locks must permit exit from the room by a simple operation without the use of a key. All locks must be openable with a master key which is located at each nurses' station.

Subp. 3.

Door.

The door to the corridor must be of fire-resistive construction in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, open into the bedroom, and have a nominal width of 44 inches. Bedroom doors must not open directly to an area where services are provided.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

History:

21 SR 196

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007