DHS 131.37(17)(a)(a) Each hospice shall have at least one separate bath and one separate toilet room or one combination bath and toilet room for the use of patients which is accessible from public, non-sleeping areas, except where private bath and toilet rooms are adjacent to each sleeping room.

DHS 131.37(17)(b)(b) Each floor in which patient sleeping, dining and living rooms are located shall have bath and toilet facilities or one combination bath and toilet room for use of patients which is accessible from public, non-sleeping areas, except where private bath and toilet rooms are adjacent to each bedroom.

DHS 131.37(17)(d)(d) Toilets, bathtubs and showers used by residents shall provide for individual privacy. If door locks are used for privacy they shall be operable from both sides in an emergency.

DHS 131.37(17)(e)(e) All toilet and bathing areas, facilities and fixtures shall be kept clean, in good repair and in good working order.

DHS 131.37(18)(a)(a) Each sink, bathtub and shower shall be connected to hot and cold water, and adequate hot water shall be supplied to meet the needs of the patients.

DHS 131.37(18)(c)(c) Where a public water supply is not available, the well or wells shall be approved by the Wisconsin department of natural resources. Water samples from an approved well shall be tested at least annually at the state laboratory of hygiene or another laboratory approved under 42 CFR 493 (CLIA).

DHS 131.37(20)(a)(a) The building shall be maintained in good repair and free of hazards such as cracks in floors, walls or ceilings, warped or loose boards, warped, broken, loose or cracked floor covering such as tile or linoleum, loose handrails or railings, and loose or broken window panes.

DHS 131.37(20)(b)(b) All electrical, mechanical, water supply, fire protection and sewage disposal systems shall be maintained in a safe and functioning condition.

DHS 131.37(20)(c)(c) All plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair, properly functioning and satisfactorily provided with protection to prevent contamination from entering the water supply piping.

DHS 131.37(20)(f)(f) Storage areas shall be maintained in a safe, dry and orderly condition. Attics and basements shall be free of accumulation of garbage, refuse, soiled laundry, discarded furniture, old newspapers, boxes, discarded equipment and similar items.

DHS 131.37(20)(g)(g) Abrasive strips or nonskid surfaces to reduce or prevent slipping shall be used where slippery surfaces present a hazard.

DHS 131.37(22)(22) Exits. Sidewalks, doorways, stairways, fire escapes and driveways used for exiting shall be kept free of ice, snow and obstructions.

DHS 131.37(23)(23) Door locks. The employee in charge of the facility on each work shift shall have a key or other means of opening all locks or closing devices on all doors in the facility.

DHS 131.37(24)(a)(a) Each hospice shall have a written plan posted in a conspicuous place which specifies procedures for the orderly evacuation of patients in case of an emergency. The plan shall include an evacuation diagram. The evacuation diagram shall in addition be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility.

DHS 131.37(24)(b)(b) The licensee, administrator and all staff who work in the hospice facility shall be trained in all aspects of the emergency plan.

DHS 131.37(24)(c)(c) The procedures for exiting or taking shelter in the event of a fire, tornado, flooding or other disaster to be followed for patient safety shall be clearly communicated by the staff to the patients within 72 hours after admission and practiced at least quarterly by staff.

DHS 131.37 HistoryHistory: CR 10-034: cr. Register September 2010 No. 657, eff. 10-1-10; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register September 2010 No. 657; corrections in (4) (a) and (b), (19) (a) to (c) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2012 No. 673; CR 19-092: r. (2) to (4), am. (5) (a), r. and recr. (5) (a), am. (5) (b) 1., r. (5) (c) 1., am. (5) (d), (e) 3., r. (6), am. (7) (a), (c), r. and recr. (8) (b), (c), r. (8) (d), (e), am. (16) (c), (17) (a) 3., r. (17) (b), am. (18) (b), r. (19), (25) Register July 2020 No. 775, eff. 8-1-20; change in numbering in (17) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., Register July 2020.