S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.2500.2509

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-91.2500.2509 - Restrooms (II)

A. There shall be an appropriate number of restrooms in the facility, to accommodate patients, staff, and visitors.

B. The restrooms shall be accessible during all operating hours of the facility.

C. A restroom(s) shall be equipped with at least one toilet fixture, toilet paper installed in a holder, a lavatory supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid or granulated soap, single-use disposable paper towels or electric air dryer, and a covered waste receptacle.

D. Restroom floor areas shall not be less than 15 square feet.

E. The waiting/lobby area must have at least one restroom.

F. Toilet fixtures in restrooms for patient use shall be provided in ample number, located within or adjacent to the recovery area. The minimum requirement is one toilet fixture for every surgical and procedure room. These toilet fixtures shall be located in at least two restrooms, one designated "male" and the other "female".

G. There shall be at least one lavatory per every two toilet fixtures located within a restroom.

H. All toilet fixtures used by patients shall have approved grab bars securely fastened in a usable fashion.

I. Privacy shall be provided at toilet fixtures and urinals.

J. Facilities for persons with disabilities shall be provided as required by codes, whether or not any of the staff or patients are classified as disabled.

K. All restroom floors shall be entirely covered with an approved nonabsorbent covering. Walls shall be nonabsorbent, washable surfaces to the highest level of splash.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.2500.2509