216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-4.35

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 216-RICR-20-10-4.35 - Health Room

A. Schools must have a designated health room(s) to be utilized for health services. The room(s) must be equipped with no less than the following accommodations:

1. Within the health room:

a. Hand washing facilities, including warm (not to exceed one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120° F) [forty-nine degrees Celsius (49° C)]) and cold running water, soap dispensers and soap (liquid or powdered), and either disposable towels or a heated-air hand drying device;

b. A cot or other suitable area for reclining, with accommodations for privacy;

c. All supplies necessary for the disposal of biohazardous waste, including but not limited to, a sharps container that must be managed in accordance with the requirements of 250- RICR- 140-15-1, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Medical Waste Regulations;

d. A secure medication storage area, including a locked storage site for controlled substances;

e. A telephone;

2. Either within or adjacent to the health room:

a. A toilet;

b. A secure refrigerator for exclusive use of medications and health supplies (e.g., ice packs);

c. A secure cabinet for medical record storage;

d. An area for students to comfortably await services;

3. Either within or accessible to the health room on the same floor of the building:

a. A private area for consultations that ensures that confidentiality is maintained.

4. The minimum lighting level for the health room must be fifty foot (50') candles.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-4.35

Amended effective 4/11/2022