Utah Admin. Code R432-11-3 - General Construction. Patient Service Facilities

(1) The licensee shall ensure that each orthopedic hospital nursing unit complies with Section R432-4-20 and provides the following space requirements:

(a) at least two single-bed rooms, with private toilet rooms; and

(b) room areas exclusive of toilet rooms, closets, lockers, wardrobes, alcoves, or vestibules, measure a minimum of 140 square feet in a single-bed room and 125 square feet per bed in a multiple-bed room.

(2) The licensee shall ensure that there are facilities provided onsite or through a contractual arrangement with a qualified radiology service or nearby hospital that provide the following imaging services for diagnostic procedures:

(a) radiology;

(b) mammography;

(c) computerized scanning;

(d) ultrasound; and

(e) other imaging techniques.

(3) The licensee shall provide laboratory space and equipment either onsite or through a contractual arrangement with a department-approved laboratory and collect, test, process and store specimens for the following:

(a) blood counts;

(b) urinalysis;

(c) blood glucose;

(d) electrolytes; and

(e) blood urea nitrogen.

(4) Each orthopedic hospital licensee shall ensure there is space and equipment onsite to perform rapid testing, regardless of whether the licensee provides laboratory services onsite or contracted elsewhere.

(5) The licensee shall provide a description of pharmacy services in the functional program required in Section R432-4-13 that outlines the type of drug distribution system and whether the licensee will provide, purchase, or share, pharmacy services to determine the size and type of services that the licensee may provide.

(a) The licensee shall provide a pharmacy room or suite, under the direct control of staff, that is located for convenient access and equipped with security features for controlled access.

(b) The licensee shall ensure the pharmacy room contains facilities for the dispensing, basic manufacturing, storage and administration of medications, and for handwashing.

(c) In lieu of providing pharmacy services in-house, the licensee may enter a contractual arrangement with a licensed pharmacy. If the licensee arranges contractual services, the licensee shall maintain space and basic pharmacy equipment to prepare and dispense necessary medications in back-up or emergency situations.

(6) The licensee shall provide a toilet room with direct access from the bathing area at each central bathing area, the toilet room shall comply with the following:

(a) doors to toilet rooms are equipped with hospital privacy locks or other hardware that protects patient privacy and permits access from the outside without the use of keys or special tools in case of an emergency;

(b) a handwashing fixture is provided for each toilet in each toilet room; and

(c) fixtures are wheelchair accessible.

(7) The licensee shall ensure there is a minimum total inpatient space for dining, recreation, and day use computed on the basis of 30 square feet per bed for the first 100 beds and 27 square feet per bed for all beds in excess of 100.

(a) In addition to the required space defined for inpatients, the licensee shall include a minimum of 200 square feet for outpatient and visitors when dining is part of a day program. If dining is not part of a day program, the facility shall provide a minimum of 100 square feet of additional outpatient day space.

(b) The licensee shall provide enclosed storage space for recreation equipment and supplies.

(8) The licensee shall provide an examination and treatment room, except when all patient rooms are single-bed rooms.

(a) Multiple nursing units may share an examination and treatment room.

(b) When provided, the licensee shall ensure the examination and treatment room has a minimum floor area of 120 square feet, excluding space for vestibules, toilet, closets, and work counters, whether fixed or movable.

(c) The minimum floor dimension of an examination and treatment room is ten feet.

(d) The licensee shall ensure that an examination and treatment room contains a lavatory or sink equipped for handwashing, work counter, storage facilities, and a desk, counter, or shelf space for writing.

(9) The licensee shall provide a consultation room, arranged with a desk and work area, workspace for patients and storage for supplies to permit an evaluation of patient needs and progress.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-11-3

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-15, effective 7/26/2023