15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.50.9 - Required Rooms and Areas

1. Clean linen storage - Adequate area shall be provided for storing clean linens which shall be separate from dirty linen storage.

2. Wheelchair area - Adequate area shall be provided for storage of wheelchairs.

3. Dining Room - The dining area shall be large enough to accommodate needs of the hospice patients/families.

4. Food Storage - A food storage room shall be provided convenient to the kitchen in all future licensed homes. It should have cross ventilation. All foods must be stored a minimum of twelve (12) inches above the floor.

5. Day Room or Living Room - Adequate day or living room area shall be provided for patients or residents and guests. These areas shall be designated exclusively for this purpose and shall not be used as sleeping area or otherwise. It is recommended that at least two (2) such areas be provided and more in larger facilities.

6. Counseling Room - The hospice shall provide a defined quiet room or place that will accommodate families and where consoling and/or counseling can be offered.

7. Janitor Closet - At least one (1) janitor's closet shall be provided for each floor. The closet shall be equipped with a mop sink and be adequate in area to store cleaning supplies and equipment. A separate janitor's closet shall be provided for the food service area.

8. Garbage - Garbage can cleaning and storage area.

9. General Storage - A minimum area equal to at least (5) square feet per bed shall be provided for general storage.

10. Laundry - If laundry is done in the institution, a laundry room shall be provided. The laundry shall be enclosed by two-hour fire resistive construction. Adequate equipment for the laundry load of the home shall be installed. The sorting, washing, and extracting process should be separated from the folding and ironing area - preferably in separate rooms.

11. A separate toilet room (lavatory and water closet) with lockers shall be provided for male and female employees.

12. A separate toilet room shall be provided for each sex of the public.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-1.50.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-85-7

Amended 2/11/2018