Section 144-118-11.D - Client BathroomsThe facility shall:
09/01/07 11.D.1. Have a minimum of one (1) lavatory and one (1) toilet for each six (6) clients. All ICFs/MR, or additions of more than four (4) beds to existing ICFs/MR, for which construction is started after July 1, 1980 must provide a minimum of one (1) lavatory and one (1) toilet for each four (4) clients. A minimum door width of two feet eight inches (2'8") must be provided to all client toilet areas; and
09/01/07 11.D.2. For persons with physical handicaps, ICFs/MR must equip bathrooms and provide appliances appropriate for use by such persons.
09/01/07 11.D.3. Bathroom Location and Equipment
a. All bathing and toileting rooms must be easily accessible and conveniently located to all clients.b. No bathing or toileting rooms may be so located that a client must pass through another client's room to enter it.c. No toileting room may open directly into a kitchen, pantry, or food preparation or storage room.d. Each toileting and bathing room must be adequately lighted, have a light switch just inside or outside the door, and be provided with a well lighted mirror for each lavatory.e. Locks on the rooms must be able to be opened from the outside.f. One (1) toilet enclosure large enough to permit toilet training of wheelchair clients must be provided on each floor having people who use wheelchairs.g. New ICFs/MR for which construction is started after July 1, 1980 must provide a toilet training room directly off the corridor with at least three (3) feet clearance on both sides and in front of the toilet. A sink and a mirror located and hung so that it can be used by persons who use wheelchairs must be provided for each toilet.h. Clients' bathing, lavatory and toilet rooms must not be used as utility rooms, linen storage or medication areas.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.D