DHS 131.37(10) (10) Bedding and laundry. There shall be separate clean linen and dirty linen storage areas.

DHS 131.37(10)(b) (b) Each patient shall have available all of the following:

DHS 131.37(10)(b)1. 1. Sufficient blankets to keep warm.

DHS 131.37(10)(b)2. 2. A pillow.

DHS 131.37(10)(b)3. 3. Mattress and pillow covers as necessary to keep mattresses and pillows clean and dry.

DHS 131.37 Note Note: When plastic mattress covers are used, there shall be a mattress pad the same size as the mattress over the plastic mattress cover.

DHS 131.37(10)(c) (c) Clean sheets, pillowcases, towels and washcloths shall be available at least weekly and shall be changed as necessary to ensure that at all times they are clean and free from odors.

DHS 131.37(11) (11) Dayroom or lounge. At least one dayroom or lounge, centrally located, shall be provided for use of the patients.

DHS 131.37(12) (12) Size of dining room. Dining rooms shall be of sufficient size to seat all patients at no more than 2 shifts. Dining tables and chairs shall be provided. Television trays or portable card tables may not be used as the primary dining tables.

DHS 131.37(13) (13) Kitchen. The kitchen shall be located on the premises, or a satisfactory sanitary method of transportation of food shall be provided. If there is a kitchen on the premises, it shall meet food service needs and be arranged and equipped for proper refrigeration, heating, storage, preparation and serving of food. Adequate space shall be provided for proper refuse handling and washing of waste receptacles, and for storage of cleaning compounds.

DHS 131.37(14) (14) Multipurpose room. If a multipurpose room is used for dining, diversional and social activities of patients, there shall be sufficient space to accommodate all activities and minimize their interference with each other.

DHS 131.37(15) (15) Total area.

DHS 131.37(15)(a) (a) In existing facilities, the combined floor space of dining, recreation, and activity areas shall not be less than 15 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby sitting space may be included, but shall not include required exit paths. A required exit path in these areas shall be at least 4 feet wide.

DHS 131.37(15)(b) (b) In new construction, the combined floor space of dining, recreation, and activity areas shall not be less than 25 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby areas, exclusive of traffic areas, shall be categorized as living room space.

DHS 131.37(15)(c) (c) All required dining and living areas within the building shall be internally accessible to every patient of the hospice.

DHS 131.37(15)(d) (d) Each habitable room shall contain furnishings appropriate to the intended use of the room. Furnishings shall be safe for use by patients, and shall be comfortable, clean and maintained in good repair.

DHS 131.37(15)(e) (e) Adequate space and equipment shall be designated to meet the needs of the patients and family members for privacy and social activities.

DHS 131.37(16) (16) Heating.

DHS 131.37(16)(a) (a) The facility shall have a heating system capable of maintaining a temperature of 72º F. (20º C.) during periods of occupancy. Temperatures during sleeping hours may be reduced to 68º F. (18º C.). Higher or lower temperatures shall be available upon request.

DHS 131.37(16)(b) (b) The heating system shall be maintained in a safe and properly functioning condition.

DHS 131.37(16)(c) (c) The use of portable space heaters is prohibited.

DHS 131.37(17) (17) Bath and toilet facilities.

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)(c) (c) All bath and toilet areas shall be well lighted.

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) (18) Water supply.

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.