15 MAC Pt. 16, R. 1.50.7
Toilet and Bathing Facilities - Separate toilet and bathing facilities shall be
Cite as 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 16, R. 1.50.7
Toilet and Bathing Facilities - Separate toilet and bathing facilities shall be
provided on each floor for each sex in the following ratios as a minimum:
a. Bathtubs or showers1 per 12 beds or fraction thereof Lavatories1 per 8 beds or
fraction thereof
b. Toilets1 per 8 beds or fraction thereof
c. As a minimum, showers shall be four (4) feet by four (4) feet without curbing.
d. Handrails shall be provided for all tubs, showers, and commodes.
e. A lavatory shall be provided in each patient bedroom or in a toilet room that is
directly accessible from the bedroom.
f. A water closet shall be located in a room directly accessible from each patient
bedroom. The minimum area for a room containing only a water closet shall be
three (3) feet by six (6) feet.