Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-134

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-34-134 - Health and safety requirements

(a) Each applicant and each licensee shall ensure that the facility meets the following health and safety requirements:

(1) The temperature in each procedure room and in each recovery area shall be between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit unless otherwise ordered by a physician in order to meet the comfort or medical needs of the patient.

(2) Fixed or portable lighting units shall be present in each examination, procedure, and recovery room or area, in addition to general lighting.

(3) Each emergency exit shall accommodate a stretcher or a gurney.

(4) The facility shall be maintained in a clean condition.

(5) The facility shall not be infested by insects and vermin.

(6) A warning notice shall be placed at the entrance to any room or area where oxygen is in use.

(7) Soiled linen and clothing shall be kept in covered containers in a separate area from clean linen and clothing.

(b) A written emergency plan shall be developed and implemented, including procedures for protecting the health and safety of patients and other individuals in any of the following circumstances:

(1) A fire;

(2) a natural disaster;

(3) loss of electrical power; or

(4) threat or incidence of violence.

(c) An evacuation drill shall be conducted at least once every six months, including participation by all individuals in the facility at the time of the drill. Documentation shall be maintained at the facility for one year from the date of the drill and shall include the date and time of the drill.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-34-134

Authorized by and implementing L. 2011, ch. 82, sec. 9; effective, T-28-7-1-11, July 1, 2011; effective Nov. 14, 2011.