Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-18-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-5-18-.07 - Physical Plant

(1)Local Restrictions. The location and construction of sleep disorders facilities shall comply with all local zoning and building codes and fire or other emergency ordinances.

(2)Personal Amenities. A facility must demonstrate a high sense of responsibility toward and sensitivity to the dignity and comfort of the patient. The patient's surroundings should be similar to a comfortable bedroom at home.

(3)Bedrooms. Certain minimum space requirements are essential. The overall concept of a sleep disorders facility includes a private bedroom for each patient and a centralized control room for equipment and for staff to perform on-line monitoring of polysomnographic data.

(a) The bedrooms must conform to local standards with regard to entrances, exits, fire precautions, and other building codes. They must be sound and light attenuated and should possess either effective insulation or independent temperature controls to avoid variations in sleep parameters secondary to seasonal variations in temperature. White noise background sound is acceptable. The rooms should be isolated to ensure minimal interaction with the external environment.

(b) The bedroom should be a minimum of eight by ten feet and be a single room. A sleep disorders facility will determine the appropriate number of bedrooms equipped for polysomnographic recording based on space availability and patient demand. The rooms must be within easy access to the polysomnographic technologists.

(c) Each bedroom must be furnished with a bed and mattress in good repair. The patient should be able to hang his/her clothes, dress, and sit comfortably while waiting to get into bed. Bathroom and shower facilities must be conveniently located to the patient's room. Cleanliness and tidiness must be apparent.

(4)Control Room. The control room must be large enough to comfortably house working space for the polysomnographic technologist(s) and the required equipment. An easy way for the patient to call whoever is monitoring the tests must be available.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-18-.07

New Rule: Filed November 20, 1996; effective December 24, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Title 22, Chapter 21.