Md. Code Regs. 10.07.02.50

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.02.50 - Body-Holding Room

A. Body-Holding Room - New Construction and Existing Nursing Home.

(1) A body-holding room shall be equipped with ventilation by mechanical means at the same rate and specifications as designed for soiled linen sorting and storage areas.

(2) A nursing home shall develop and implement a method for body-holding that minimizes the psychological effects on other residents.

B. Body-Holding Room - New Construction. A body-holding room shall be located to facilitate quiet and unobtrusive ingress and egress of bodies, convenient to the elevator and with an isolated exit.

C. Body-Holding Room - Existing Nursing Home. If a body-holding room is not provided, a holding area shall be designated that approximates the above conditions.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.02.50

Regulations .50 adopted effective January 7, 1991 (17:26 Md. R. 2975)
Regulations .50 repealed as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2001 (28:4 Md. R. 414); repealed permanently effective May 14, 2001 (28:9 Md. R. 885)
Regulations .50 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 1, 2001 (28:4 Md. R. 414); adopted permanently effective May 14, 2001 (28:9 Md. R. 885); amended effective 46:12 Md. R. 541, eff. 6/17/2019