Rule 15-16-1-4.21.7 - Toilet and Bathing Facilities1. There shall be adequate toilet, bathing and hand washing facilities in accordance with the current edition of the State Sanitary Code.2. One bathroom shall serve no more than four beds.3. Each bathroom shall contain wash basins with hot and cold water, flush toilets and bath or shower facilities with hot and cold water according to client care needs.4. Bathrooms shall be located so that they open into a hallway, common area or directly into the bedroom. If the bathroom only opens directly into a bedroom, it shall be for the use of the occupants of that bedroom only.5. Each bathroom shall be properly equipped with toilet paper, towels, soap, and other items required for personal hygiene, unless clients are individually given such items. Tubs and showers shall have slip-proof surfaces.6. A facility shall provide toilets, baths and showers which allow for individual privacy, unless clients require assistance for care.7. A facility's bathrooms shall contain mirrors secured to the walls at convenient heights and other furnishings necessary to meet the client's basic hygienic and grooming needs. 8. A facility's bathrooms shall be equipped to facilitate maximum self-help by clients. Bathtubs and showers shall be equipped with grab bars, towel racks and non-glass shower enclosures. Commodes shall be equipped with grab bars.9. Toilets, wash basins and other plumbing or sanitary areas in a facility shall be maintained in good operating condition at all times.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-4.21.7
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13