NURSING AREA; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Subpart 1. Nurses' station. At least one nurses' station must be provided per resident floor. A nurses' station may serve more than one nursing area on the same floor if the maximum distance from resident bedrooms does not exceed that required in part 4658.5000 , subpart 5. The nurses' station must be equipped to receive resident calls through a communication system from resident rooms and toilet and bathing facilities. Subp. 2. Clean utility room. A clean utility room must be provided within each nursing area. Subp. 3. Soiled utility room. A separate soiled utility room must be provided within each nursing area. It must contain handwashing facilities and a clinical service sink for disposal of waste materials and the cleanup of soiled linen and utensils. Cabinets and shelving must be provided for the storage of materials and supplies.