Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 150.000 - Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Section 150.380 - Storage Areas - Nursing Care Units
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.150
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Linen Closet. A linen storage closet shall be provided in each unit for the storage of daily linen needs.
(B) Janitor Closets.
(1) One janitor's closet shall be provided
for each unit. In no event shall there be less than one janitor's closet per
floor.
(2) Each janitor's closet
shall contain a service sink equipped with hot and cold running
water.
(3) Each janitor's closet
shall have adequate space for housekeeping equipment and shelving for the
storage of cleaning supplies.
(C) General Storage.
(1) In each unit, a storage closet of at
least 50-square feet shall be provided for the storage of supplies and
equipment. The clear area shall be large enough to permit easy storage of wheel
chairs, lockers, resident's lifts and other types of mechanical
equipment.
(2) Where oxygen storage
is provided it shall be in accordance with the National Fire Protection
Association Code.
(D) Smaller dimensions may be approved for HB/LTCFs and long term care facilities with 20 or fewer single occupancy resident bedrooms per unit and no multi-bed rooms.
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