Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 93 - Hospitals
Subchapter J - Physical Environment
Section I-9417 - Patient Room Furnishings

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-9417

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. A hospital type bed with suitable mattress, pillow and necessary coverings shall be provided for each patient. There shall be a bedside stand, chair, and wardrobe, locker, or closet suitable for hanging full-length garments and storing personal effects for each patient.

B. A nurses call system, within easy reach of each bed, shall be provided. The call system shall also be provided in each patient toilet and bathing area.

C. Each bed in multi-bed rooms shall have approved ceiling suspended curtains, which extend around the bed to provide total visual privacy in combination with adjacent walls and curtains. A properly designed lamp or over-bed light, which can be operated by the patient, shall be provided at each bed.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2100-2115.

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