DHS 132.71(1)(c)2.b.b. An additional chair with arms shall be available upon request.
DHS 132.71(1)(c)4.4. Adequate compartment or drawer space shall be provided in each room for each resident to store personal clothing and effects and to store, as space permits, other personal possessions in a reasonably secure manner.
DHS 132.71(1)(c)5.5. A sturdy and stable table that can be placed over the bed or armchair shall be provided to every resident who does not eat in the dining area.
DHS 132.71(1)(d)(d) Towels, washcloths, and soap.
DHS 132.71(1)(d)1.1. Clean towels and washcloths shall be provided to each resident as needed. Towels shall not be used by more than one resident between launderings.
DHS 132.71(1)(d)2.2. An individual towel rack shall be installed at each resident’s bedside or at the lavatory.
DHS 132.71(1)(d)3.3. Single service towels and soap shall be provided at each lavatory for use by staff.
DHS 132.71(1)(e)(e) Window coverings. Every window shall be supplied with flame retardant shades, draw drapes or other covering material or devices which, when properly used and maintained, shall afford privacy and light control for the resident.
DHS 132.71(2)(2)Resident care equipment.
DHS 132.71(2)(a)(a) Personal need items. When a resident because of his or her condition needs a mouthwash cup, a wash basin, a soap dish, a bedpan, an emesis basin, or a standard urinal and cover, that item shall be provided to the resident. This equipment may not be interchanged between residents until it is effectively washed and sanitized.
DHS 132.71(2)(c)(c) First aid supplies. Each nursing unit shall be supplied with first aid supplies, including bandages, sterile gauze dressings, bandage scissors, tape, and a sling tourniquet.
DHS 132.71(2)(d)(d) Other equipment. Other equipment, such as wheelchairs with brakes, footstools, commodes, foot cradles, footboards, under-the-mattress bedboards, walkers, trapeze frames, transfer boards, parallel bars, reciprocal pulleys, suction machines, patient lifts, and Stryker or Foster frames, shall be used as needed for the care of the residents.
DHS 132.71(7)(7)Oxygen.
DHS 132.71(7)(a)(a) No oil or grease shall be used on oxygen equipment.
DHS 132.71(7)(b)(b) When placed at the resident’s bedside, oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base.
DHS 132.71(7)(c)(c) Oxygen regulators shall not be stored with solution left in the attached humidifier bottle.
DHS 132.71(7)(d)(d) When in use at the resident’s bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations.
DHS 132.71(7)(e)(e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations.
DHS 132.71(7)(f)(f) With other inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers’ recommendations.
DHS 132.71 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1982, No. 319, eff. 8-1-82; am. (1) (e), (2) (a) and (3), Register, January, 1987, No. 373, eff. 2-1-87; CR 06-053: r. (1) (a), (b) 5., (c) 1. and 3., (2) (b) and (3) to (6), Register August 2007 No. 620, eff. 9-1-07; 2015 Wis. Act 107: am. (7) (d) to (f) Register November 2015 No. 719, eff. 12-1-15.
DHS 132.72DHS 132.72Housekeeping services.
DHS 132.72(1)(1)Requirement. Facilities shall develop and implement written policies that ensure a safe and sanitary environment for personnel and residents at all times.
DHS 132.72(2)(2)Cleaning.
DHS 132.72(2)(e)(e) Combustibles in storage areas. Attics, cellars and other storage areas shall be kept safe and free from dangerous accumulations of combustible materials. Combustibles such as cleaning rags and compounds shall be kept in closed metal containers.
DHS 132.72(2)(f)(f) Grounds. The grounds shall be kept free from refuse, litter, and waste water. Areas around buildings, sidewalks, gardens, and patios shall be kept clear of dense undergrowth.
DHS 132.72(3)(3)Poisons. All poisonous compounds shall be clearly labeled as poisonous and, when not in use, shall be stored in a locked area separate from food, kitchenware, and medications.
DHS 132.72(4)(4)Garbage. Storage containers. All garbage and rubbish shall be stored in leakproof, nonabsorbent containers with close-fitting covers, and in areas separate from those used for the preparation and storage of food. Containers shall be cleaned regularly. Paperboard containers shall not be used.
DHS 132.72(6)(6)Pest control.
DHS 132.72(6)(b)(b) Provision of service. Pest control services shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of s. 94.705, Stats.