01.
Furnishings - Resident Living Rooms and Bedrooms. Living rooms for
residents' use must be provided with a sufficient number of reading lamps,
tables, chairs, or sofas of satisfactory design for age and condition of the
residents. The following requirements must be met: (3-17-22)
a. Each resident is provided with their own
bed that is at least thirty-six (36) inches wide, have a head and a footboard,
be substantially constructed, and in good repair. Roll-away type beds, cots,
folding beds, double beds, or Hollywood-type beds are not to be used.
(3-17-22)
b. Each bed is provided
with satisfactory type springs in good repair and a clean, comfortable mattress
at least five (5) inches thick, (four (4) inches if of foam rubber construction
and four and one-half (4-1/2) inches if of innerspring type) and standard in
size for the bed. (3-17-22)
c. Each
resident is provided with an individual rack with towel and washcloth.
(3-17-22)
d. In addition to basic
resident care equipment, each resident is provided an individual reading light,
bedside cabinet with drawer, comfortable chair, and storage space for clothing
and other possessions. (3-17-22)
e.
Each resident is provided with a cup and a covered pitcher of fresh water (or
the equivalent) at the bedside if the resident needs assistance to ambulate but
is able to drink without assistance. (3-17-22)
02.
General Requirements.
Equipment and supplies must be provided to satisfactorily meet the
individualized needs of the residents of the facility. Equipment and supplies
will vary according to the size of the facility and the type of residents. An
authorized representative of the Department will make the final determination
as to the adequacy and suitability of equipment and supplies. The following
must be met: (3-17-22)
a. Cubicle curtains of
fire-retardant material that are designed to enclose the bed are provided in
multiple-bed rooms to ensure privacy for the residents. Alternatives may be
provided if equivalent privacy is allowed. (3-17-22)
b. All furniture and equipment are maintained
in a sanitary manner, kept in good repair, and be located for convenient use.
(3-17-22)
c. An adequate supply of
clean linen is available and in good repair to keep the resident clean,
odor-free, and insures the comfort of the resident. (3-17-22)
d. Equipment and supplies are stored in a
designated area specific for equipment and supplies. Utensils not in use are
sterilized prior to being stored. Those that cannot be sterilized are
thoroughly cleansed in accordance with procedures approved by the Department.
(3-17-22)
e. All utensils are kept
in good condition. Chipped and otherwise damaged utensils are not to be used.
(3-17-22)
f. Any single-use or
disposable equipment and supplies are not to be reused.
(3-17-22)
