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Code of Massachusetts Regulations
Department 521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 13 - Medical Care Facilities
Section 13.11 - TELEPHONES

521 CMR, § 13.11

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Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 13.11 - TELEPHONES

Telephones permanently installed in patient rooms shall have volume controls complying with 521 CMR 37.00: TELEPHONES. An accessible electrical outlet within 48 inches (48" = 1219mm) of a telephone connection shall be provided to facilitate the use of an assistive listening system, which shall be provided by the facility upon request.

13.11.1 Deaf or hard of hearing patients shall be provided with a decoder and a TTY, on request, on a loaner basis.

521 CMR, § 13.11