Rule 3701-22-50. Physical design and facilities - pediatric intensive care service

119.03 (A) Each PICU will have controlled access with no through traffic. (B) The location of the PICU: (1) Is recommended to be in close proximity to the physician's on-call office. (2) Will be in close proximity to a family waiting area; and (3) Will be available by gurney to the emergency department, the surgical area, and the recovery area. (C) Each PICU will contain the following distinct areas: (1) Patient isolation rooms; (2) A clean linen room; (3) A soiled linen room; (4) Equipment storage; (5) Counseling; (6) A medication station with a drug refrigerator and locked narcotic cabinet; (7) A nourishment station; (8) Hand washing facilities; (9) Staff and patient toilets; and (10) Patient personal effects storage. (D) All patient rooms will have: (1) The capacity to provide patient privacy, such as through the use of walls or curtains; (2) Easy, rapid access to the head of the bed; and (3) Adequate electrical outlets, compressed air, oxygen, and vacuum outlets per bed sufficient in number to supply all necessary equipment. (E) Each PICU will have a rapid and reliable system that timely reports and receives laboratory results. Last updated September 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 3722.06 Amplifies: 3722.06 8/31/2030