Minnesota Administrative Rules
4658.5005 BEDROOM DOOR LOCKS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.
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Subpart 1.
Written policy.
A nursing home must develop a written policy regarding the use of locks on resident bedroom doors. The policy must address whether or not doors can be locked while the resident is in the room.
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Subp. 2.
Door locks.
Door locks must permit exit from the room by a simple operation without the use of a key. Door locks must be openable with a master key which is located at each nurses' station.
History:
21 SR 196
Published Electronically:
October 11, 2007
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes