28 Pa. Code § 151.46

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024

Section 151.46 - General safety precautions

The following safety precautions shall be met:

(1) Doorways, corridors and stairwells shall be free of obstructions and properly lighted.

(2) Doors into patient rooms shall not be locked when the patient is alone in the room.

(3) Exit doors shall never be locked from the inside.

(4) Doors opening to shafts shall be equipped with self-closing devices and positive latches.

(5) Wastebaskets, cubicle curtains, window shades and drapes shall be rendered flame retardant.

(6) Call bells in the shower, tub room or water closet shall be easily accessible to patients while using these facilities.

28 Pa. Code § 151.46

The provisions of this § 151.46 amended through December 3, 1982, effective 12/4/1982, 12 Pa.B. 4129.

The provisions of this § 151.46 issued under section 2102(g) of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 532(g)); and section 803 of the Health Care Facilities Act (35 P. S. § 448.803).