N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 713-3.10

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024

Section 713-3.10 - Physical therapy facilities

Physical therapy facilities shall include and comply with the following:

(a) Treatment areas shall have space and equipment commensurate with all approved programs including, but not limited to, thermotherapy, diathermy, ultrasound, and hydrotherapy. Provision shall be made for cubicle curtains around each individual treatment area, handwashing facility(ies) (one lavatory or sink may serve more than one cubicle), and facilities for the collection of soiled linen and other material.

(b) An exercise area.

(c) Storage for clean linen, supplies, and equipment.

(d) Residents' dressing areas, showers, lockers, and toilet rooms, as may be required by the approved program.

(e) A service sink.

(f) Wheelchair and stretcher storage.

(g) Office space.

(h) The requirements of subdivisions (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of this section may be planned and arranged for shared use by occupational therapy residents and staff if the approved program reflects this sharing concept.

(i) If there is an approved adult day health care program, additional space and equipment may be included.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 10 §§ 713-3.10