S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-97.2600.2601
Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024
Section 61-97.2600.2601 - GeneralA. The dialysis unit(s) shall be separate from other activities and shall be located in an area free of traffic by non-unit staff or Patients. (II)B. The nursing station shall be located in an area that provides adequate visual surveillance of Patients on dialysis machines. (I)C. Treatment areas shall be designed and equipped to provide proper and safe treatment as well as privacy and comfort for Patients. Sufficient space shall be provided to accommodate emergency equipment and staff to move freely to reach Patients in emergencies. (I)D. At least two (2) acceptable exits shall be provided for each Facility. (II)E. If the Facility is located on the ground floor there must be one (1) exit to the outside for ambulance and/or handicapped use. (II)F. If the dialysis units are located above the ground floor, the Facility must have an elevator sized to accommodate a stretcher. (II)G. Dialysis units shall be at least three (3) feet apart with cubicle curtains or other means to provide complete privacy for each Patient as needed. (II)H. All rooms shall open onto a corridor leading to an exit and all corridors used by Patients shall be at least four (4) feet wide. (II)I. A waiting room shall be provided with sufficient seating for Patients and visitors.J. Storage rooms shall be provided for supplies and equipment. Storage room floor space shall total at least ten (10) square feet per station.K. A clean work area that contains a work counter, handwashing sink, and storage facilities for the storage of clean and sterile supplies shall be provided. (II)L. A soiled work area that contains a work counter, handwashing sink, storage cabinets, and waste receptacle shall be provided. (II)M. Patient toilet facilities shall be provided.N. A separate staff toilet and personal storage space shall be provided within the unit.O. Separate storage space shall be provided for oxygen cylinders if a piped system is not provided. (II)P. A janitor's closet shall be provided adjacent to and for the exclusive use of the dialysis Facility.S.C. Code Regs. § 61-97.2600.2601
Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.