Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-335 - In-home services agencies
Part 8 - Specific Design Requirements
Section 246-335-752 - Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-335-752
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Hospice care centers must have systems to provide individual temperature control for patient rooms to ensure patient preference and comfort. The hospice care center must have the capacity to maintain:
(a) Patient rooms at 70°F in
summer and 80°F in winter; and
(b) Nonpatient care areas at 75°F in
summer and 70°F in winter.
(2) Provide air pressurization differentials within the facility to promote the movement air from clean areas into dirty areas per American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 170.
(3) Provide air changes in areas per ASHRAE 170.
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