Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024
Section 261.324 - InfirmaryAn infirmary should be provided for facilities of 200 or more capacity. When an infirmary is provided, the following minimum components shall be included:
(2) locked medication station with storage for individually filled prescriptions;(3) utility room with sink and storage for linens and equipment;(4) refrigerated storage;(5) utility room with double tub sink and clinical service sink with flushing rim;(6) 80 square feet of floor space per bed;(7) at least one single occupancy room or cell with 80 square feet of floor space;(8) doors, through which patients and equipment are to be moved, of adequate width to allow turning of wheeled chairs and tables normally used in medical facilities;(9) a lavatory with a gooseneck inlet and wrist controls accessible to each ward;(11) toilet, lavatory, and shower for use of inmates in the infirmary;(12) additional elements as dictated by the facility health care director.37 Tex. Admin. Code § 261.324
The provisions of this §261.324 adopted to be effective December 19, 1994, 19 TexReg 9526.