Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4658, RESIDENT AREAS; NEW CONSTRUCTION, pt. 4658.4110
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 29, 2025
A nursing home must develop a written policy regarding the use of locks on bedroom doors. The policy must address whether or not doors can be locked while the resident is in the room.
All bedroom door locks must permit exit from the room by a simple operation without the use of a key. All locks must be openable with a master key which is located at each nurses' station.
The door to the corridor must be of fire-resistive construction in accordance with the Minnesota State Building Code, open into the bedroom, and have a nominal width of 44 inches. Bedroom doors must not open directly to an area where services are provided.
Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4658, RESIDENT AREAS; NEW CONSTRUCTION, pt. 4658.4110
Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08