Section 325.3859. Public and personnel areas.  


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  • (1) Space shall be provided for adequate  reception,   waiting, interviewing, administrative, and business office functions.

    (2)     Space  provided  for   admission,  interviewing  and   consultation functions shall be so located as to provide privacy. This shall include adequate office space and furnishings for the social worker  if  one   is employed by a facility and for counselors and outside agency workers, when indicated, to interview and advise patients in reasonable privacy.

    (3)   One or more rooms equipped with toilet and lavatory facilities shall be provided near the waiting and reception areas.

    (4)     Locker room space or other security resources shall be provided  for employee's personal effects.

    (5)   In new construction or renovations, an approved type public drinking fountain shall be provided.

History: 1979 AC.