New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter C - State Hospital Code
Article 2 - Medical Facility Construction
Part 712 - Standards Of Construction For General Hospital Facilities
Subpart 712-1 - Standards For General Hospital Construction Projects Approved Or Completed Prior To October 14, 1998
Section 712-1.6 - Pediatric units
Universal Citation: 10 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 712-1.6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
The pediatric unit, if provided, shall contain the following:
(a) Pediatric patient rooms, which shall conform to the requirements set forth in section 712-1.3 of this Subpart. Pediatric beds shall be physically arranged and located to ensure the intensive care and supervision of children are constantly visible from the nurses' station. Partitions between individual rooms and corridors shall be constructed to permit adequate inspection of infant patients by nursing personnel.
(b) Pediatric unit service areas shall conform to applicable requirements of this Subpart and shall include:
(1) A treatment room with lavatory.
(2) A dining and playroom as a multi-use area
for the patients.
(3) Toilet and
bathing facilities especially designed for use by children.
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