N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.41

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.370.19.41 - TOILET AND BATHING AREAS

A. There shall be, minimally, one bathing facility for each six patients within the inpatient hospice facility, or major fraction thereof (tub, shower, portable shower, portable tub or equivalent).

B. Toilets shall be in a ratio of at least one toilet for every four patients, or major fraction thereof.

C. Lavatories shall be provided in a ratio of at least one lavatory for each toilet located in toilet rooms(s). Lavatories shall be provided in a ratio of at least one per four patients. Lavatories shall be located at the entry of patient rooms used for isolation.

D. At least one toilet and lavatory shall be provided on each floor for use by those who are not patients.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.41

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024