| (C) A hand washing fixture with hands-free operable
controls shall be provided in each treatment room/space. A hand washing
fixture may serve several patient stations when cubicles or open room
concepts are used and when the fixture is conveniently located.
(D) An area shall be provided for exercise and may
be combined with treatment areas in open plan concepts.
(E) Provisions for the collection and storage of wet
and soiled linen shall be provided.
(F) A storage area or room for equipment, clean linen,
and supplies shall be provided.
(G) When outpatient physical therapy services are provided,
the suite shall have as a minimum patient dressing areas, showers
and lockers.
(3) Service areas. The following areas or items shall
be provided in a rehabilitative therapy suite, but may be shared
when multiple rehabilitation services are offered:
(A) patient waiting area(s) with space for wheelchairs;
(B) patient toilet facilities containing hand washing
fixtures with hands-free operable controls;
(C) reception and control station(s). The reception
and control station shall be located to provide supervision of activities
areas. The control station may be combined with office and clerical
spaces;
(D) office and clerical space;
(E) wheelchair and stretcher storage room or alcove
which shall be in addition to other storage requirements;
(F) lockable closets, lockers or cabinets for securing
staff personal effects;
(G) staff toilets. The toilets may be outside the suite
but shall be convenient for staff use and contain hand washing fixtures
with hands-free operable controls; and
(H) housekeeping room, conveniently accessible.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §510.123 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 5154; amended to be effective February 18, 2018, 43 TexReg 576; transferred effective June 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register May 17, 2019, 44 TexReg 2469 |
