Section 144-118-11.C - Client BedroomsEach facility must provide each client with:
11. C. 1. A separate bed of proper size and height for the convenience of the client, at least thirty-six (36) inches wide, of substantial construction and in good repair. Rollaway beds, metal cots or folding beds are not acceptable. Each bed must have: a. Satisfactory type springs in good repair, and a clean comfortable mattress at least five (5) inches thick, four (4) inches if of foam rubber construction, and four and one- half (4 1/2) inches thick if of inner spring type and standard in size for the bed. Specialty beds, such as waterbeds, will be acceptable, and will be reviewed for approval by the Department on an individual basis;b. Clean, comfortable pillows of average bed size; 09/01/07 c. Moisture-proof covers and sheets sufficient to keep the mattress and pillows dry and clean, and
09/01/07 d. A bedspread.
11. C. 2. Beds must be so placed in each room as to be easily serviceable and not subjected to extremes of heat or cold. A bed must not be placed any closer than (3) feet to other beds. The head of a bed may be placed against properly insulated exterior wall. No bed may be placed within three (3) feet of a heating unit, unless the heating unit is properly protected.
11. C. 3. Each client's bedroom must have functional furniture appropriate to the client's needs, including: a. A bedside cabinet with a drawer and washable top or table;b. A minimum of two (2) dresser drawers;c. A comfortable non-folding chair, or a chair specifically designed for client needs;10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 11.C