LAC 48:I.9927. Equipment and Supplies

A. The nursing facility shall maintain all essential mechanical, electrical, and resident care equipment in safe operating condition. B. Therapeutic, diagnostic, and other resident care equipment shall be maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. C. Wheelchairs shall be available for emergency use by residents who are not fully ambulatory. D. Equipment for taking vital signs shall be maintained. E. At least one oxygen tank or resource of oxygen shall be readily accessible for emergency use. F. An adequate number of battery-generated lamps or flash lights shall be available for staff use in case of electrical power failure. G. There shall be at least one telephone adapted for use by residents with hearing impairments at a height accessible to bound residents who use wheelchairs and be available for resident use where calls can be made without being overheard.