Special considerations

1. Hospitals with a capacity of fifty beds or less may qualify for special consideration of these standards. Some functions allotted separate spaces or rooms in these standards may be combined, provided the resulting arrangement does not compromise safety and medical and nursing practices. In all other respects, these standards apply, including the space requirements. 2. If services are to be shared or purchased, modifications or deletions in space requirements may be allowed by the department. However, the services to be shared or purchased must be approved in writing by the department.