North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 13 - NC MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION
Subchapter K - HOSPICE LICENSING RULES
Section .1200 - HOSPICE INPATIENT CARE
Section 13K .1210 - OTHER HOSPICE INPATIENT REQUIREMENTS

(1) in each patient bedroom for each patient bed. The call system activator shall be such that it can be activated with a single action and remain on until deactivated by staff at the point of origin. The call system activator shall be within reach of a patient lying on the bed. In rooms containing two or more call system activators, indicating lights shall be provided at each calling station;

(2) nurses' calling systems that provide two-way voice communication shall be equipped with an indicating light at each calling station that lights and remains lighted as long as the voice circuit is operating;

(3) a nurses' call emergency activator shall be provided at each patients' use toilet fixture, bath, and shower. The call system activator shall be accessible to a patient lying on the floor; and

(4) calls shall register with the floor staff and shall activate a visible signal in the corridor at the patient's door. In multi-corridor units, additional visible signals shall be installed at corridor intersections.