Nurses’ Station - Each inpatient hospice shall have a nurses’ station for each

Nurses’ Station - Each inpatient hospice shall have a nurses’ station for each nursing unit. The nurses’ station shall include as a minimum the following: a. Annunciator board or other equipment for patient’s call; b. The minimum areas of the medicine storage/preparation room shall be seventy- five (75) feet; c. Storage space for patients’ medical records and nurses’ charts. d. Lavatory or sink with disposable towel dispenser; e. Desk or counter top space adequate for recording and charting purposes by physicians and nurses. f. The nurses’ station area shall be well-lighted. g. It is recommended that nurses’ lounge with toilet be provided for nursing personnel adjacent to the station. A refrigerator for the storage of drugs shall be provided at each nurses’ station. Drugs, food and beverages may be stored together only if separate compartments or containers are provided for the storage of drugs.