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411-087-0200 Dietary Services (1) Food Sanitation Rules. Construction, equipment, and installation shall comply with OAR 333, divisions 150. (2) Food Preparation Areas. The dietary services area shall include: (a) Space and equipment for preparing, cooking, and baking; (b) Ice making equipment which is easily cleanable. All ice dispensing equipment which is not in the dietary services area but is accessible to residents shall be self-dispensing; (c) Space for tray assembly and distribution; (d) Handwash sink; and (e) Design shall provide for flow of clean items/food and soiled items/food in a manner which avoids potential for contamination. (3) Food Receiving, Storage and Other Work Areas. The dietary services area shall include the following which shall not be in the food preparation area: (a) Storage space for seven days’ supply including cold storage for two days’ food needs; (b) An area designated for receiving food supplies; (c) Dishwashing equipment and work area; (d) Office or suitable work space for the dietitian or the dietary service manager; (e) Janitor’s closet for exclusive use of the dietary department. It shall contain a floor receptor or service sink and storage space for housekeeping equipment and supplies; (f) Cart storage and cart sanitizing area. This area may be shared with other departments if located outside the dietary services area. If located outside, the area shall be covered and paved; (g) Waste storage facilities in a separate area easily accessible to the outside for direct pickup or disposal; and (h) Toilet room. There shall be a staff toilet room accessible within 25 feet of the dietary services area. The toilet room shall not open directly to the food preparation area. (4) Exceptions: (a) Toilet Room. The distance to the toilet room may exceed 25 feet if the facility has been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010; (b) Office. The office space required in subsection (3)(d) of this rule may be outside the dietary services area if the facility has been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010; (c) Closet. The janitor’s closet required in subsection (3)(e) of this rule may be outside the dietary services area if the facility has been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. In such circumstances, the facility shall have a documented system to ensure mops and other cleaning supplies used in nursing or laundry areas are not used in the dietary services area; (d) Cart Storage/Sanitizing. If located outside, the cart sanitizing and storage area is not required to be paved and covered if the facility has been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0210 Therapy Services The facility shall have a therapy services room(s) to support services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, and special programs: (1) Treatment Areas. The therapy services area shall include: (a) A minimum floor area of 250 square feet, sufficient to meet therapy service needs as outlined in facility policies; (b) Space and equipment for facility programs which may include thermotherapy, diathermy, ultrasonics, and hydrotherapy. A cubicle curtain shall be provided around each individual treatment area. Provisions shall include handwash sink (one sink may serve more than one cubicle); (c) Space and equipment for exercise; (d) Storage for clean and soiled linens, supplies and equipment (including wheelchairs and stretchers); and (e) Deep sink, a minimum of 22 inches by 21 inches by ten inches deep. The deep sink may also serve as the handwash sink. (2) Exceptions. Facilities which have been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be considered to be in compliance with section (1) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0220 Pharmacy Services Provision shall be made for the procurement, storage, dispensing, and accounting of drugs and other pharmacy products: (1) Off-Site Provider Allowance. Pharmaceutical services may be by arrangement with a convenient off-site facility but must include provisions for 24-hour emergency service. (2) Pharmacy/Drug Room. When provided, the phar-macy/drug room shall be well-lighted (see Table 4), properly ventilated (see Table 2) and include a medication refrigerator and a sink with hot and cold running water. The pharmacy/drug room may be combined with the clean utility room (see OAR 411-087-0320). (3) Drug Distribution Stations. Provision shall be made for convenient 24-hour distribution of medicine to residents. This may be a medicine preparation room or unit, a self-contained medicine dispensing unit or by another approved system. If used, a medicine preparation room shall be under the nursing staff’s visual control and contain a work counter, handwash sink, refrigerator, and locked storage for biologicals and drugs. A medicine dispensing unit may be located at or near the nurses’ station, in the clean utility room or in another space under direct control of the nursing staff. (4) Exceptions. Facilities which have been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 are not required to have a handwash sink within the drug distribution station unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0230 Laundry Services (1) On-Site Processing. If linen is to be processed on-site, the following shall be provided: (a) A processing area which cannot be entered directly from the resident corridor; (b) A laundry processing room with equipment which can process even days’ needs within a regularly scheduled work week. The laundry services area shall include a handwash sink and soiled linen receiving, holding and sorting areas; (c) Ventilation in accordance with Table 2; (d) Storage for laundry supplies; (e) Clean linen inspection, mending and folding room or area; (f) Janitor’s closet or alcove containing a floor receptor or service sink and storage space for housekeeping equipment and supplies; and (g) The design shall provide for flow of clean and soiled laundry and supplies in a manner which avoids potential for contamination. (2) Off-Site Processing. If linen is processed off-site, the facility shall have a soiled linen holding room ventilated in compliance with Table 2. The soiled linen holding room may also serve as the soiled utility room if sufficient space is provided (see OAR 441-087-0320). (3) Clean Linen Storage. The facility shall have a separate or designated area within the clean utility room for linen storage. If a closed cart system is used, storage may be in an alcove. (4) Cart Sanitizing and Storage. The facility shall have a cart sanitizing and storage area with running water. If located outside, the area shall be covered and paved. The area may be shared with dietary services only if located outside and directly accessible from both departments. (5) Exceptions. In facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, section (1) of this rule shall not apply unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0240 Personal Care Services Separate room or designated space and appropriate equipment shall be provided for hair care and grooming needs of residents. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0250 Day Care Services (1) Facilities admitting day care residents shall have 40 square feet of dining, recreation, living and sleeping areas in addition to space required for other residents. (2) Facilities admitting day care residents shall have either an unassigned bed or a folding cot in an area where rest and privacy can be provided for each resident. (3) There shall be one toilet and one lavatory available for every 15 day care residents. Such facilities shall be in close proximity to the area used by day care residents. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0300 Residents’ Dining, Activities and Living Areas (1) Area Requirement. The total area available for dining, activities, visitor waiting and living shall be not less than 30 square feet per bed with a minimum size of 225 square feet. Additional space shall be provided for outpatients if they participate in a day care program. (2) Storage. Storage space shall be provided for activity equipment and supplies. (3) Living Areas. Each facility shall have a solarium, living room, or sun porch for the use of residents on each floor. Such rooms must be provided with mechanical ventilation or with windows that open. (4) Lighting. Lighting intensity of all dining, activities and living areas shall comply with Table 4. (5) Exceptions. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992, shall not be required to meet the area requirements for dining, activities, visitor area/lounge and living space (30 square feet per bed) unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0320 Soiled and Clean Utility Rooms (1) Soiled Utility Room. The facility shall have one or more soiled utility rooms equipped to pre-rinse soiled linens and equipment. Each floor with resident rooms shall have a soiled utility room on the same floor within 120 feet of each resident room. The soiled utility room shall be equipped with: (a) Handwash sink. NOTE: If a two compartment sink is used to meet subsection (1)(b) of this rule, a separate handwash sink is not required. (b) A mechanical sanitizer or two compartment deep sink (minimum dimensions for each compartment of 19 inches by 22 inches by ten inches deep) with hot and cold running water large enough to provide for disinfection of resident care equipment; (c) A flush rim clinical sink with washing device; (d) A work counter; (e) Area for storage of linen and trash receptacles; (f) Mechanical ventilation (see Table 2); and (g) Storage space. Clean urinals and bedpans may be stored in a closable cabinet in the soiled utility room. Other clean supplies and equipment may not be stored in the soiled utility room. (2) Clean Utility Room. Each floor with resident rooms shall have a clean utility room with a work counter, handwash sink and space for storage and distribution of clean and sterile supply materials. The clean utility room may be used for storage of clean linens. (3) Exceptions: (a) Locations. The maximum distance from resident room to soiled utility room in facilities which have been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 may exceed 120 feet unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010; (b) Ventilation. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 without meeting subsection (1)(f) of this rule shall be exempt from such subsection unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010; (c) Sink. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 with a single compartment deep sink shall not be required to have a double deep sink or mechanical sanitizer in the soiled utility room unless the sink is replaced or otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 8-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93 SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0330 Employee Rooms (1) Rooms Required. The facility shall have an employee lounge and room(s) for conferences, meetings and inservice training. This requirement may be met with a multi-purpose room, but must be in addition to space required for residents. (2) Exceptions. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be exempt from section (1) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0340 Storage Rooms (1) General Storage. General storage room(s) shall have a total area of not less than five square feet per bed. This space shall include an equipment storage room on each floor (which has resident rooms) for equipment such as I.V. stands, inhalators, air mattresses, and walkers. Separate storage space shall be provided for storage of commodes (this may be in the soiled utility room). There shall also be space located out of the path of normal traffic on each floor for stretchers and wheelchairs. (2) Linen, Food. There shall be separate areas for storage of clean linens and food. (3) Maintenance Equipment and Supplies. Space shall be provided for storage of building and yard maintenance equipment and supplies which are kept at the facility. (4) Exceptions. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be exempt from the square footage requirements in section (1) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0350 Maintenance and Housekeeping (1) Maintenance Areas. The facility shall have a maintenance shop or area and tools required for equipment maintenance. (2) Janitor’s Closet: (a) Location. In addition to the janitor’s closet required in dietary, there shall be a minimum of one janitor’s closet on each floor. There shall be a janitor’s closet within 120 feet of every resident room; (b) Design. Each janitor’s closet shall contain a floor receptor or service sink with hot and cold running water and storage space for housekeeping equipment and supplies. All such closets shall have mechanical ventilation pursuant to Table 2 and a light fixture and wall switch. (3) Exceptions. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be exempt from section (1) and subsection (2)(a) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0360 Hallways, Corridors and Stairways (1) Dimensions. All resident corridors/hallways serving resident living areas shall be a minimum of eight feet in width. (2) Obstructions. Items such as drinking fountains, telephone booths, vending machines, and portable equipment shall be located so as not to restrict corridor traffic or reduce the corridor width below the required minimum. (3) Handrails: (a) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of corridors used by residents and on all stairways. A minimum clear distance of 1-1/2 inches (3.8 cm) shall be provided between the handrail and the wall; (b) Ends of handrails shall be returned to the wall or otherwise be constructed to prevent snagging the clothes of residents. (4) Exceptions. Except as provided in OAR 411-087-0010, facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be exempt from sections (1) and (2) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0400 Doors and Windows (1) Doors: (a) Interior doors: (A) The minimum width of all doors to rooms with beds shall be three feet, eight inches (1.12) meters clear opening and six feet, eight inches (2.03 meters) high. Doors to rooms needing access for stretchers, residents’ toilet rooms and rooms needing access for wheelchairs shall have a minimum width of two feet, eight inches (85.82 cm) clear opening; (B) Doors on all openings to corridors shall be swing type; (C) Space shall be provided in front and adjacent to doors to allow space for persons in wheelchairs; (D) Doors, except those to spaces such as small closets (less than ten cubic feet) which are not subject to occupancy, shall not swing into corridors in a manner that might obstruct traffic flow or reduce the required corridor width. Closet that are ten or more cubic feet are considered as occupiable spaces; (E) Interior doors which go between areas frequented by residents and which may be locked shall have electromagnetic locks which automatically release in the event of fire alarm or power failure. (b) Exterior doors: (A) Exit/entrance doors with electromagnetic locks shall automatically release in the event of fire alarm or power failure; (B) Exit/entrance doors shall be keyed or otherwise designed to allow all staff to promptly and easily exit; (C) Exit/entrance door locks shall be approved by the Office of the State Fire Marshal; (D) Space shall be provided in front of and adjacent to doors to allow space for persons in wheelchairs. (2) Windows: (a) All outer windows that open shall have insect screens; (b) Windows above the first floor shall be designed to minimize potential for accidental falls when open; (c) All resident rooms shall have outside windows with sills not more than three feet above the floor with a minimum area of ten percent of the floor area. The window will must be above ground level; (d) Window shades, draperies, or blinds must be provided to control the amount of outside light and to assure the privacy of residents; (e) Windows in resident rooms shall open without the use of tools. Windows in buildings designed with an engineered smoke control system in accordance with NFPA 90A are not required to be operable. (3) Exceptions: (a) Doors. In facilities with rooms continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 without meeting requirements in section (1) of this rule, such rooms shall be exempt from such requirement unless required to conform pursuant to OAR 411-087-0010 or required to conform pursuant to state building codes; (b) Windows. Facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be exempt from subsection (2)(a) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0440 Electrical Systems: Alarm and Nurse Call Systems (1) Exit Door Alarm. The facility shall have an exit door alarm system which alerts the staff when an exit door is opened or when a resident departs, or any other system determined to be acceptable to the Division (such determination shall be in writing). (2) Nurse Call System: (a) Resident Rooms. Each resident room shall be served by an electric nurse call system. Each resident shall have a nurse call button which may be easily located to allow the resident to summon nursing staff. Two call buttons serving adjacent beds may be served by one calling station; (b) Bath, Toilet and Shower Rooms. Each bath, toilet and shower room must have an electric call system; (c) Nurses’ Station. The nurse call system shall register all calls at the nurses’ station by both a visible and audible signal. The nurse call system shall also register a visible signal in the corridor adjacent to the door of the room from which the signal originated: (A) The visible signal shall remain on until turned off at the location where the signal originated; (B) In multi-corridor nursing units, additional visible signals shall be installed at corridor intersections. (3) Fire/Smoke Alarm System. Fire and smoke detection/alarm systems shall comply with OAR 411-087-0020 (“Referenced Regulations”). (4) Exceptions: (a) Pediatric Units. Rooms in pediatric units may have two-way voice communications in lieu of call buttons required under subsection (2)(a) of this rule. Such systems shall be equipped with an indicating light at each calling station which lights and remains lighted as long as the voice circuit is operating; (b) Locked Units. Rooms in locked units serving residents with Alzheimers or other dementias may have wall-mounted call buttons in lieu of call buttons on cords when necessary for resident safety; (c) Audible Signal. Call systems in facilities continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall not be required to have an audible call feature at the nurses’ station unless required to conform pursuant to OAR 411-087-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 8-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-93 SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0470 Building Sprinkler Systems (1) Applicable Codes. Facilities with sprinkler systems for fire suppression shall be installed to comply with the Oregon Structural and Life Safety Code as adopted by the Oregon Building Codes Division or local jurisdictions having authority. (2) Unheated Areas. Sprinkler systems located in unheated areas or above the insulated ceiling system shall be of a dry type, have automatic heaters that maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, or have an antifreeze system. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92
411-087-0480 Waste Processing Systems Storage and disposal. Space and facilities shall be provided for the sanitary storage and disposal of waste. Incinerator units must be a system approved by the Department of Environmental Quality. Compliance with OAR 333, division 18 is required. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & 441.055 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615 History: SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92