Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-61.8

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-61.8 - Dietetic and other service areas

(1)Dietetic service area. The construction and installation of equipment of the dietetic service area shall comply with the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration Food Code adopted under provisions of Iowa Code section 137F.2. (III)

(2)General storage areas. General storage areas totaling not less than 14 square feet per bed shall be provided. If each resident has a 4-foot wide closet in the bedroom, the general storage area per bed may be reduced from 14 square feet to 10 square feet per bed. Storage areas are not required to be located in only one room. (III)

a. Storage areas for linens, janitor's supplies, sterile nursing supplies, activities supplies, library books, office supplies, kitchen supplies and mechanical plant accessories shall not be included as part of the general storage area and are not required to be located in the same area. (III)

b. Thirty percent of the general storage area may be provided in a building outside the facility if the building is easily accessible to personnel. (III)

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-61.8

ARC 0763C, IAB 5/29/2013, effective 7/3/2013