Utah Admin. Code R432-9-4 - General Construction, Patient Facilities

(1) The licensee shall ensure compliance with the construction requirements listed in Rule R432-4. Rule R432-9 supersedes any conflicting requirements of Rule R432-4.

(2) Psychological services, social services, and vocational services are permitted to share the same office space when the licensee provides evidence in the functional program that the needs of the population served are met in the proposed space arrangement.

(3) The licensee shall ensure that a rehabilitation nursing unit is compliant with the following:

(a) fixtures in patient rooms are wheelchair accessible;

(b) patient rooms contain space for wheelchair storage separate from normal traffic flow areas;

(c) toilet room doors swing out from the toilet room or are double-acting; and

(d) patient rooms provide each patient a wardrobe, closet, or locker, having minimum clear dimensions of 22 inches by 36 inches, suitable for hanging full-length garments. A clothes rod and adjustable shelf are provided.

(4) The licensee shall ensure a clean workroom or clean holding room is provided for preparing patient care items and contains a counter, handwashing facilities, and storage facilities. The work counter and handwashing facilities may be omitted in rooms used only for storage and holding, as part of a larger system for distribution of clean and sterile supplies.

(5) The licensee shall ensure a soiled workroom is provided and contains a clinical sink, a sink equipped for handwashing, a work counter, waste receptacles, and a linen receptacle. The work counter and handwashing facilities may be omitted in rooms used only for storage and holding.

(6) The licensee shall ensure the medicine preparation room or unit is under visual control of the nursing staff and has the following:

(a) a minimum area of 50 square feet; and

(b) a locking mechanism to prohibit unauthorized access.

(7) The licensee shall ensure each nursing unit has equipment to provide ice for patient treatment and nourishment.

(a) Ice-making equipment may be located in the clean workroom or at the nourishment station if access is controlled by staff.

(b) Ice intended for human consumption shall be dispensed by self-dispensing ice makers.

(8) The licensee shall ensure yard equipment and supply storage areas are located so that equipment may be moved directly to the exterior without passing through building rooms or corridors.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-9-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023