R432-12-11. Nurse Call System

A nurse call system is required in Level I, II and IV facilities. A nurse call system is optional in Level III facilities.

(1) Each resident's room shall be served by at least one calling station and each bed shall be provided with a call button including operating switch and cord from the wall station to each bed.

(2) Two call buttons serving adjacent beds may be served by one calling station.

(3) Calls shall activate a visible signal in the corridor at the resident's door and the control station.

(4) The system shall be designed so that a signal light activated at the resident's station will remain lighted until turned off at the resident's calling station.

(5) A system that provides two-way voice communication shall be equipped at each calling station with an indicator light that remains lit as long as the voice circuit is operating.