Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
RESIDENT AREAS; NEW CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.4130 - NOURISHMENT AREA; NEW CONSTRUCTION

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4658.4130

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

Subpart 1. Equipment.

A nourishment area must be provided for serving between-meal refreshments. It may serve more than one nursing area, and may be located contiguous to a dayroom. The nourishment area must be provided with a work counter and sink, storage cabinets, and a refrigerator. The equipment may be residential-type equipment as long as the nourishment area is not used as part of the dietary department.

Subp. 2. Range disconnect switch.

If the nourishment area includes an electric range that is accessible to the residents, a key-operated disconnect switch, with indicator light, must be provided for that range. The disconnect switch and indicator light must be readily accessible for staff.

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

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