Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-61.7
Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024
Rule 481-61.7 - Nursing care unit(1) A seclusion room may be used in an intermediate care facility for persons with mental illness.(2) When a seclusion room is used, it must meet the following standards. A seclusion room shall: a. Be located where direct care staff can provide direct supervision; (I, II, III)b. Have only one door which swings out but does not swing into a corridor; (II, III)c. Have only locking devices that are approved by the state fire marshal; (I, II, III)d. Have unbreakable, fire-safe vision panels arranged to permit observation of the resident. The arrangement shall ensure resident privacy and prevent casual observation by visitors or other residents; (I, II, III)e. House only one resident at a time; (I, II, III)f. Have an area of at least 60 square feet, but not more than 100 square feet; (II, III)g. Be constructed to protect against the possibility of hiding, escape, injury and suicide; (I, II, III)h. Have construction of the room area, including floor, walls, ceilings, and all openings, approved in writing by the state fire marshal prior to construction or alteration of a room. Padding materials, if used, shall be approved in writing by the state fire marshal; (I, II, III)i. Contain only vandal- and tamper-resistant fixtures and hardware; (I, II, III)j. Contain no electrical receptacles; (I, II, III)k. Contain an exhaust ventilation system with a fan located at the discharge end of the system, with exhaust discharging to the outside; (II, III)l. Have electrical switches for the light and exhaust ventilation systems installed outside the room; (I, II, III)m. Have an emergency call system for staff located outside the room near the observation window; (II, III) andn. Be built with materials that are easily maintained and sanitized. (III)Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-61.7
ARC 0763C, IAB 5/29/2013, effective 7/3/2013