Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
RESIDENT AREAS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.5020 - NURSING AREA; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4658.5020

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

Subpart 1. Nurses' station.

At least one nurses' station must be provided per resident floor. A nurses' station may serve more than one nursing area on the same floor if the maximum distance from resident bedrooms does not exceed that required in part 4658.5000, subpart 5. The nurses' station must be equipped to receive resident calls through a communication system from resident rooms and toilet and bathing facilities.

Subp. 2. Clean utility room.

A clean utility room must be provided within each nursing area.

Subp. 3. Soiled utility room.

A separate soiled utility room must be provided within each nursing area. It must contain handwashing facilities and a clinical service sink for disposal of waste materials and the cleanup of soiled linen and utensils. Cabinets and shelving must be provided for the storage of materials and supplies.

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

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