Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
DIETARY, LAUNDRY, AND OTHER FACILITIES; NEW CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.4370 - REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AREAS; NEW CONSTRUCTION
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1. Specialized rehabilitative services area.
Each specialized rehabilitative therapy service provided must be provided space and equipment for exercise and treatment which meets the needs of a medically directed therapy program and of the residents receiving services. Each treatment area must be designed and equipped to protect residents' visual privacy. A lavatory or sink must be conveniently located to all rehabilitative services areas. Space for administrative activities and storage of supplies and equipment must be provided for any rehabilitative service provided.
Subp. 2. Physical therapy area.
The physical therapy area must be provided with a lavatory or sink with institutional fittings and a single-service towel dispenser.
Subp. 3. Physical therapy area toilet room.
A toilet room must be located within or adjacent to the physical therapy area. Access to this toilet room must be provided from within the physical therapy area. This toilet room may also serve the general corridor. The toilet room must comply with the requirements for physically accessible toilet rooms in part 4658.4150.
Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08
