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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 246. Health, Department of |
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Chapter 246-324. Private alcohol and chemical dependency hospitals. |
Section 246-324-140. Patient living areas.
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- The licensee shall:(1) Provide patient sleeping rooms with:(a) A minimum of eighty square feet of useable floor space in a single bedroom;(b) A minimum of seventy square feet of useable floor space per bed in a multipatient room;(c) A minimum ceiling height of seven feet six inches over the required floor area;(d) A maximum capacity of four patients;(e) A floor elevation no lower than three feet six inches below grade, with grade extending horizontally ten or more feet from the building;(f) Direct access to and from a corridor, common-use activity room, or other common-use area;(g) A clear window area on an outside wall equal to or greater than one-tenth the floor area with a minimum of ten square feet;(h) Sufficient room furnishings maintained in safe and clean condition including:(i) A bed for each patient at least thirty-six inches wide or appropriate to the special needs and size of the patient;(ii) A cleanable, firm mattress; and(iii) A cleanable or disposable pillow;(i) At least three feet between beds, and adequate space between furnishings to allow easy entrance, exit, and traffic flow within the room;(j) A means to assure patient privacy when appropriate;(2) Provide, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, when security rooms are used:(a) Security windows appropriate to the area and program;(b) Furnishings, equipment and design for maximum safety and security;(c) Shielded and tamper-resistant lighting fixtures and electrical outlets;(d) A door lockable from the outside;(e) Provisions for authorized staff to observe occupants;(3) Provide an enclosed space within the patient sleeping room, or nearby, suitable for each patient to hang garments, and store clothing and personal belongings;(4) Provide secure storage for each patient's valuables in the patient sleeping room or conveniently available elsewhere in the hospital;(5) Provide a dining area for patients in a community setting with furnishings appropriate for dining;(6) Provide and maintain a safe area or areas for patient recreation and physical activity equal to or greater than twenty square feet for each licensed bed space;(7) Provide a visiting area allowing privacy for patients and visitors;(8) Provide a readily available telephone for patients to make and receive confidential calls; and(9) Provide a "nonpay" telephone or equivalent communication device readily accessible on each patient occupied floor for emergency use.