Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
RESIDENT AREAS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.5005 - BEDROOM DOOR LOCKS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4658.5005

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Written policy.

A nursing home must develop a written policy regarding the use of locks on resident bedroom doors. The policy must address whether or not doors can be locked while the resident is in the room.

Subp. 2. Door locks.

Door locks must permit exit from the room by a simple operation without the use of a key. Door locks must be openable with a master key which is located at each nurses' station.

Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

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