Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The provisions
of this subchapter apply to all health care facilities licensed or to be
licensed by the department. To the extent that other licensure rules in ARM
Title 37, chapter 106, subchapter 3 conflict with the terms of
facility-specific rules, the specific facility rules will apply.
(2) The construction of, alteration, or
addition to a health care facility shall comply with:
(a) the 2018 edition of the "American
Institute for Architects (AIA) Guidelines for Design and Construction of
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities," which the department adopts and
incorporates by reference, which sets forth the minimum construction equipment
requirements deemed necessary by the state Department of Public Health and
Human Services to ensure health care facilities can be efficiently maintained
and operated to furnish adequate care. Copies of the cited edition are
available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of
Inspector General, 2401 Colonial Drive, P.O. Box 202953, Helena, MT,
59620-2953;
(b) "NFPA 101: Life
Safety Code Handbook," 2012 Edition published by the National Fire Protection
Association, which the department adopts and incorporates by reference, which
sets forth construction and operation requirements designed to protect against
fire hazards. Copies of the cited edition are available at the Department of
Public Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, 2401 Colonial
Drive, P.O. Box 202953, Helena, MT, 59620-2953;
(c) the 2009 "American National Standards
Institute A117.1," which the department adopts and incorporates by reference,
which sets forth standards for buildings and facilities providing accessibility
and usability for physically handicapped individuals. Copies of the cited
edition are available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services,
Office of Inspector General 2401 Colonial Drive, P.O. Box 202953, Helena, MT,
59620-2953;
(d) the water supply
system requirements of ARM
37.111.115;
and
(e) the sewage system
requirements of ARM
37.111.116.
(3) A patient or resident may not be
admitted, housed, treated, or cared for in an addition or altered area until
inspected and approved, or in new construction until licensed.
AUTH:
50-5-103,
MCA; IMP:
50-5-103,
50-5-201,
50-5-204,
MCA
