Section 400.4545. Seclusion room.  


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  • Rule 545. (1) A seclusion room shall be approved in writing for use as such by the fire inspecting authority and the licensing authority.

    (2)    A seclusion room shall be constructed to allow for both visual and auditory supervision of a resident in the room.

    (3)     A seclusion room shall have walls and ceiling made of noncombustible materials.

    (4)    A seclusion room may have 1 approved locking-against-egress device on the door if a staff person is immediately present and awake and is in possession of a key for the door locking device when the room is being used.

    (5)   The egress door in a seclusion room shall open in the direction of egress.

History: 1983 AACS; 2015 AACS.