Minnesota Administrative Rules

4658.5020 NURSING AREA; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.

Subpart 1.

Nurses' station.

At least one nurses' station must be provided per resident floor. A nurses' station may serve more than one nursing area on the same floor if the maximum distance from resident bedrooms does not exceed that required in part 4658.5000, subpart 5. The nurses' station must be equipped to receive resident calls through a communication system from resident rooms and toilet and bathing facilities.

Subp. 2.

Clean utility room.

A clean utility room must be provided within each nursing area.

Subp. 3.

Soiled utility room.

A separate soiled utility room must be provided within each nursing area. It must contain handwashing facilities and a clinical service sink for disposal of waste materials and the cleanup of soiled linen and utensils. Cabinets and shelving must be provided for the storage of materials and supplies.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

History:

21 SR 196

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007