S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-78.2900.2902

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-78.2900.2902 - Patient Rooms

A. With the exception of furniture (unless otherwise allowed by facility policy), a Hospice or Hospice Facility shall not bar a patient from bringing familiar items from home as part of the furnishing to his or her room, such as wall pictures, paintings, vases, or other. Each patient room shall be equipped with the following as a minimum for each patient:

1. A comfortable single bed having a mattress with moisture-proof cover, sheets, blankets, bedspread, pillow, and pillowcases; roll-away type beds, cots, bunkbeds, and folding beds shall not be used. It is permissible to utilize a recliner in lieu of a bed or remove a patient bed and place the mattress on a platform or pallet provided the physician or other authorized healthcare provider has approved it and the decision is documented in the POC. (II)

EXCEPTION: In the case of a married couple sharing the same room, a double bed is permitted if requested. For all other requirements, this shall be considered a bedroom with two (2) beds. A roll-away type bed or cot may be temporarily used for family/responsible party staying overnight with the patient.

2. A closet or wardrobe, a bureau consisting of at least three (3) drawers, and a compartmentalized bedside table or nightstand to adequately accommodate each patient's personal clothing, belongings, and toilet articles shall be provided. Built-in storage is permitted.

3. A comfortable chair shall be available for each patient occupying the room. In Hospice Facilities licensed prior to the promulgation of this regulation, if the available square footage of the patient room will not accommodate a chair for each patient or if the provision of multiple chairs impedes patient ability to freely and safely move about within their room, at least one (1) chair shall be provided and provisions made to have additional chairs available for temporary use in the patient's room by visitors.

B. If hospital-type beds are used, there shall be at least two (2) lockable casters on each bed, located either diagonally or on the same side of the bed.

C. Beds shall not be placed in corridors, solaria, or other locations not designated as patient room areas. (I)

D. No patient room shall contain more than two (2) licensed beds. (II)

E. No patient room shall be located in a basement.

F. Access to a patient room shall not be by way of another patient room, toilet, bathroom, or kitchen.

G. Side rails may be utilized when required for safety and when ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider. When there are special concerns, such as patients with Alzheimer's disease and/or related dementia, side rail usage shall be monitored by staff members as per Hospice Facility policies and procedures. (I)

H. In semi-private rooms, when personal care is being provided, arrangements shall be made to ensure privacy, for example, portable partitions or cubicle curtains when needed or requested by a patient.

I. At least one (1) private room shall be available in the Hospice Facility in order to provide assistance in addressing patient compatibility issues, patient preferences, and accommodations for patients with communicable disease.

J. Infants and small children shall not be assigned to a room with an adult patient unless requested by patients and families.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-78.2900.2902

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2016.