Utah Admin. Code 432-13-6

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R432-13-6 - Extended Recovery Care Unit
(1) A licensee that provides extended recovery services shall maintain a patient care area that is distinct and separate from the post-anesthesia recovery area. The licensee shall ensure that the patient care area provides the following:
(a) a room or area that ensures patient privacy, including visual privacy;
(b) a minimum of 80 square feet of space for each patient bed with three feet between patient beds and between the sides of patient beds and adjacent walls;
(c) a nurse call system at each patient's bed and at the toilet, shower, and bathroom, that transmits a visual and auditory signal to a centrally staffed location and identifies the location of the patient summoning help;
(d) a patient bathroom with a sink and toilet;
(e) oxygen and suction equipment; and
(f) medical and personal care equipment necessary to meet patient needs.
(2) The licensee shall provide a separate food nutrition area that includes a counter, sink, refrigerator, heating, warming oven, or microwave, and enough storage for food items.

Utah Admin. Code R432-13-6

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023