Section 246-324-120 - Physical environmentThe licensee shall:
(1) Provide a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors;(2) Provide ready access and equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and mental disabilities;(3) Provide adequate lighting in all areas;(4) Provide natural or mechanical ventilation sufficient to remove odors, smoke, excessive heat and condensation from all habitable rooms;(5) Provide a heating system operated and maintained to sustain a comfortable, healthful temperature in all habitable rooms;(6) Provide an adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure meeting the standards in chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC, with: (a) Devices to prevent backflow into the potable water supply system; and(b) Water temperature not exceeding 120°F automatically regulated at all plumbing fixtures used by patients;(7) Implement current, written policies, procedures, and schedules for maintenance and housekeeping functions;(8) Provide housekeeping and service facilities on each floor of the hospital including: (a) One or more service sinks, designed for filling and emptying mop buckets;(b) Housekeeping closets: (i) Equipped with shelving;(ii) Ventilated to the out-of-doors; and(c) A utility service area designed and equipped for washing, disinfecting, storing, and housing medical and nursing supplies and equipment; and(9) Provide equipment and facilities to collect and dispose of all sewage, garbage, refuse and liquid waste in a safe and sanitary manner.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-324-120
Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-013, § 246-324-120, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.