Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 204.5 - Resident rooms(a) A bed for a resident may be placed only in a room approved by the Department as a resident room.(b) The basement of a facility may not be used for resident rooms.(c) The maximum number of residents who may be accommodated in a facility shall be indicated on the facility license. The number of resident rooms and the number of beds in a room may not exceed the maximum number approved by the Department.(d) A resident shall have a choice in the placement of the resident's bed in the room unless the placement presents a safety hazard.(e) A bed may not be placed close to a radiator, heat vent, air conditioner, direct glare of natural light or draft unless the resident chooses to do so and the placement does not pose a safety hazard. (f) A resident shall be provided with a drawer or cabinet in the resident's room that can be locked.