S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 44:70:10:03 - Service area in care units

Each care unit shall contain a service area that includes the following:

(1) Staff station, staff office, or work area with convenient access to handwashing facilities;

(2) Communications;

(3) Storage for supplies and staff personal effects;

(4) Staff or public toilet room;

(5) Medicine room adjacent to the staff station with a sink, refrigerator, locked storage, and facilities for preparation and administration of medication;

(6) Clean linen storage area in an enclosed storage space;

(7) Equipment storage room on each resident wing or floor for storage of resident care equipment;

(8) Resident bathing facilities containing one shower, bathtub, or whirlpool for each 16 beds not individually served; and

(9) Janitor's closet for storage of housekeeping supplies and equipment that contains a floor receptor or service sink. The janitor's closet space and equipment may be incorporated into the laundry room.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:70:10:03

38 SDR 115, effective 1/9/2012; 46 SDR 065, effective 11/26/2019

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(3).