Rule 15-16-1-45.41.2 - Required Rooms and Areas1. Resident bedroom. (See Rule 45.20.2 )2. Special care room. (See Rule 45.20.3 )3. Nurses' Station. (See Rule 45.20.4 )4. Utility room. (See Rule 45.20.5 )5. Toilet and bathing facilities. (See Rule 40.20.6 )6. Clean linen storage. Adequate areas shall be provided for storing clean linens which shall be separate from dirty linen storage.7. Wheelchair area. Adequate area shall be provided for storage of wheelchairs.8. Kitchen. (See Rule 45.33.2 -45.33.4)9. Dining room. The dining area shall be large enough to seat three-fourth (3/4) of the maximum capacity of nursing home. The dining area can also be used for social, recreational, or religious activities. It is recommended that a separate dining area be provided for personnel.10. Food storage. A food storage room shall be provided convenient to the kitchen in all future licensed homes. It should have cross ventilation. All foods must be stored a minimum of twelve (12) inches above the floor.11. Day room or living room. Adequate day or living room area shall be provided for residents or residents and guests. These areas shall be designated exclusively for this purpose and shall not be used as sleeping area or otherwise. It is recommended that at least two (2) such areas be provided and more in larger homes.12. Janitor closet. At least one (1) janitor's closet shall be provided for each floor. The closet shall be equipped with a mop sink and be adequate in area to store cleaning supplies and equipment. A separate janitor's closet shall be provided for the food service area.13. Garbage can cleaning and storage area.14. General storage. A minimum area equal to at least five (5) square feet per bed shall be provided for general storage.15. Laundry. If laundry is done in the institution, a laundry room shall be provided. Adequate equipment for the laundry load of the home shall be installed. The sorting, washing, and extracting process should be separated from the folding and ironing area-preferably in separate rooms.16. Separate toilet room (lavatory and water closet) shall be provided for male and female employees.17. A separate toilet room with a door that can be locked shall be provided for the public.18. Food Service Supervisors Office.19. Social Services Office.15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-45.41.2
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13.