Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1011 - Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (1011, 1015 Series)
6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 20 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER AND AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER WITH A CONVALESCENT CENTER
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-20-18 - PATIENT CARE UNIT
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
18.1 An ambulatory surgical center shall maintain a distinct patient care area if the ambulatory surgical center provides surgical services for persons needing longer periods of care and/or observation beyond the recovery period and prior to discharge. Patient rooms shall have direct exit to the corridor or exit way and shall have a maximum of two beds per room.
18.2 Each patient room shall be a minimum of 100 square feet for a one-bed occupancy and 80 square feet per bed for a two-bed occupancy, exclusive of closets or lockers. In a two-bed patient room, privacy shall be provided by cubicle curtains or other appropriate partitions.
18.3 Each patient room shall contain at least one, appropriately sized patient bed equipped with a mattress protected by waterproof material and a pillow.
18.4 Each patient room shall be in an area that is visible to the staff at the nursing station and shall be equipped with a nurse call system.
18.5 A patient bathroom, with toilet and sink shall be provided in the immediate vicinity of the patient bedroom(s). Immediate vicinity means in the patient bedroom, adjacent to the patient bedroom or directly across the corridor from the patient bedroom.
18.6 Patient rooms shall be equipped with medical and personal care equipment that is necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
