Okla. Admin. Code § 310:661-8-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 310:661-8-2 - Location

(a)Access. The site of any hospice inpatient facility shall be convenient to the public and to service vehicles, including fire protection apparatus, etc.

(b)Environment. Quietness and sanitary features of the immediate environment shall be considered in locating a hospice inpatient facility.

(c) The site for a hospice inpatient facility shall conform to all local zoning regulations in cities where zoning ordinances are in effect.

(d)Security. A hospice inpatient facility shall have security measures for patients, personnel, and the public consistent with the conditions and risks inherent in the location of the facility. These measures shall include a program designed to protect human and capital resources.

(e)Availability of utilities. The facility shall be located to provide reliable utilities (water, gas, sewer, electricity). The water supply shall have the capacity to provide normal usage plus fire-fighting requirements. The electricity shall be of stable voltage and frequency.

(f)Roads. Paved or all weather surface roads shall be provided within the property for access to all entrances and to loading and unloading docks for delivery trucks. Vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall not conflict with access to the emergency transport station. In addition, access to emergency transport services shall be located to incur minimal damage from floods and other natural disasters. Paved walkways shall be provided for pedestrian traffic.

(g)Parking. Each hospice inpatient facility shall provide not less than one (1) space for each day shift staff member plus one (1) space for every one (1) patient bed. At least two (2) handicap accessible parking spaces, but not less than what is required by the ICC/ANSI A117.1 Standard, shall be provided. This ratio may be increased in areas convenient to the public transportation system or to public parking facilities if proper justification is included and compliance with applicable local codes or zoning standards is achieved. Space shall be provided for emergency and delivery vehicles.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:661-8-2

Added at 21 Ok Reg 1303, eff 5-27-04