15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.27.1

Current through September 18, 2024
Rule 15-16-1-42.27.1 - Patient Rooms (if provided)
1. Shall contain 100 square feet of floor space for one bedroom and 80 square feet per bed for each multi-bedroom.
2. Ceiling height of patients' rooms shall be 8'0" minimum.
3. Storage. Each patient shall be provided with secured hanging storage space for their personal belongings.
4. Furnishing:
a. Bed. Each patient room or area shall be equipped with a hospital type bed with an adjustable spring.
b. Bedside cabinet. It shall contain water service, bedpan, urinal and emesis basin (these may be disposable).
5. Cubicle for privacy in all multi-bedrooms shall be provided. They shall have a flame spread of 25 or less.
6. All walls shall be suitable for washing.
7. A lavatory, equipped with wrist-action handles, shall be located in the room or in an adjacent private toilet room. (A bedpan washer is recommended.)
8. Patient bed light shall be provided.
9. Electric nurse call for every bed and other access shall be provided with annunciator at nurses station and nurses work area.

15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-42.27.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-75-13