Section 246-335-754 - Electrical and communication systems A hospice care center applicant or licensee must provide general electrical service including:
(1) Tamper proof receptacles in patient rooms, toilets, and bathing facilities, and family and public areas;(2) Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle when located within five feet of water source and above counters that contain sinks;(3) Emergency electrical service with:(a) Adequate emergency lighting in patient rooms;(b) At a minimum, provisions must be made for emergency lighting for means of egress; and(c) Power, appropriate to provide continuous operation of life support equipment.(4) Lighting fixtures with: (a) Number, type, and location to provide illumination for the functions of each area;(b) A reading light and control, conveniently located for patient use at each bed in the patient rooms; and(c) Protective lens or protective diffusers on overhead light fixtures:(ii) In areas where patient care equipment and supplies are processed; and(iii) In nourishment centers or kitchen areas.(d) A night light or equivalent low level illumination; and(e) Night light switches and general illumination switches located adjacent to the opening side of patient room doors.(5) An electronic means of communication that notifies on-duty personnel, contractors, or volunteers and that must:(a) Be located at the head of the bed in patient rooms and in all common areas accessible by the patients;(b) Be physically or verbally accessible by patients slumped forward on the floors of either the toilet, bathing facility, or dressing room; and(c) Consider the patient's communication needs.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-335-754
Adopted by WSR 18-06-093, Filed 3/6/2018, effective 4/6/2018