Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 246-335-758 - Patient toilets and bathing facilities(1) Each patient toilet must adjoin the patient room and include: (a) Bedpan flushing equipment if bedpan flushing equipment is not located in a soiled utility room;(c) Single service soap and towel dispensers;(d) Slip resistant floor surfaces;(e) A toilet paper holder;(f) Backing to support mounting of all accessories; and(g) Mirror and shelving or equivalent at each handwash sink.(2) There must be at least one patient toilet in the hospice care center meeting the accessibility requirements in chapter 51-50 WAC for every four patient beds. A minimum of one patient toilet meeting the accessibility requirements is required for each hospice care center.(3) Bathing facilities, which may be separate from patient toilet rooms, must include: (a) Slip resistant floors;(b) An adequate supply of hot water available at all times;(c) A towel bar, hook, or ring;(e) Grab bars that are easily cleanable and resistant to corrosion.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-335-758
Adopted by WSR 18-06-093, Filed 3/6/2018, effective 4/6/2018