R432-13-6. Extended Recovery Care Unit

(1) A licensee that provides extended recovery services shall maintain a patient care area that is distinct and separate from the post-anesthesia recovery area. The licensee shall ensure that the patient care area provides the following: (a) a room or area that ensures patient privacy, including visual privacy; (b) a minimum of 80 square feet of space for each patient bed with three feet between patient beds and between the sides of patient beds and adjacent walls; (c) a nurse call system at each patient's bed and at the toilet, shower, and bathroom, that transmits a visual and auditory signal to a centrally staffed location and identifies the location of the patient summoning help; (d) a patient bathroom with a sink and toilet; (e) oxygen and suction equipment; and (f) medical and personal care equipment necessary to meet patient needs. (2) The licensee shall provide a separate food nutrition area that includes a counter, sink, refrigerator, heating, warming oven, or microwave, and enough storage for food items.