Every possible effort shall be made to encourage all patients to eat in a common dining room. A minimum of 15 square feet shall be provided for each ambulatory patient. Arrangements may be made for multiple seatings. Areas in dayrooms and solaria may be utilized for this purpose.
Every possible effort shall be made to encourage all patients to utilize dayrooms, solaria, recreational and occupational therapy, and similar areas. A minimum of 25 square feet per patient shall be provided.
Space and equipment for physical, occupational, and recreational therapy shall be provided. Storage space for equipment shall be provided.
Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4640, CHRONIC DISEASE HOSPITALS, pt. 4640.6400
Statutory Authority: MS s 144.55; 144.56