R432-12-8. Service Areas

There shall be adequate space and equipment for the following services or functions. Except where the word "room" or "office" is used, service may be provided in a multi-purpose area.

(1) Administrator's office with space for private interviews, storage of files and records, and a public reception or information area.

(2) Telephone area for private use by residents or visitors.

(3) A control station with a well-lighted desk, and equipment for keeping records and supplies.

(4) Closets or compartments for the safekeeping of staff's personal items.

(5) Medication preparation and storage area, including locked drug cabinets, work counter, refrigerator, and sink with running water located near the control station.

(6) Clean linen storage area.

(7) Soiled workroom mechanically ventilated to the outside. In a Level II facility this room shall contain a clinical sink or equivalent flushing rim fixture, handwashing facilities, work counter, waste and soiled linen receptacle.

(8) Housekeeping room, which in large facilities over eight residents shall contain a service sink.

(9) Equipment room or separate building for mechanical and electrical equipment.

(10) Storage room for maintenance supplies.

(11) General storage area within the facility or in a separate building convenient for daily access with at least five square feet of storage per bed;

(12) Area outside the facility for sanitary storage and disposal of waste.