Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4645 - HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT
Part 4645.0500 - HOSPITALS OF LESS THAN 50 BEDS

In hospitals of less than 50 beds, the size of the various departments will be generally smaller and will depend upon the requirements of the particular hospital. Some of the functions allotted separate spaces or rooms may be combined in such hospitals provided that the resulting plan will not compromise the best standards of medical and nursing practice. In other respects the rules as set forth herein, including the area requirements, shall apply.

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.55; 144.56