Section 388-97-2260. Staff work stations on resident care units.  


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  • (1) On each unit, the nursing home must have a staff work station appropriate to the needs of staff using the space. At a minimum, the nursing home must equip the area with:
    (a) A charting surface;
    (b) A rack or other storage for current health records;
    (c) Storage for record and clerical supplies;
    (d) A telephone;
    (e) A resident call system; and
    (f) A clock.
    (2) In new construction the work station space must be open to the corridor.
    [Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-2260, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]
Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-2260, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.