Utah Admin. Code R432-5-8 - Resident Support Areas
(1) Occupational
therapy service areas may be counted in the calculation of support
space.
(2) Physical Therapy,
personal care room, and public waiting lobbies shall not be included in the
calculation of support space.
(3)
There shall be resident living areas equipped with tables, reading lamps, and
comfortable chairs designed to be usable by each resident.
(4) There shall be a general purpose room
with a minimum area of 100 square feet equipped with a table and comfortable
chairs.
(5) A minimum area of ten
square feet per bed shall be provided for outdoor recreation. This space shall
be provided in addition to the setbacks on street frontages required by local
zoning ordinances.
(6) An
examination and treatment room shall be provided except when any resident rooms
are single bed rooms.
(a) An examination and
treatment room may be shared by multiple nursing units.
(b) When provided, the room shall have a
minimum floor area of 100 square feet, excluding space for vestibules, toilet,
closets, and work counters, whether fixed or moveable.
(c) The room shall contain a lavatory
equipped for handwashing, work counter, storage facilities, and a desk,
counter, or shelf space for writing.
(7) In addition to facility general storage
areas, at least five square feet per bed shall be provided for resident
storage.
Notes
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