WAC 246-324-120. Physical environment

The licensee shall:

(1) Provide a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors;

(2) Provide ready access and equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and mental disabilities;

(3) Provide adequate lighting in all areas;

(4) Provide natural or mechanical ventilation sufficient to remove odors, smoke, excessive heat and condensation from all habitable rooms;

(5) Provide a heating system operated and maintained to sustain a comfortable, healthful temperature in all habitable rooms;

(6) Provide an adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure meeting the standards in chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC, with:

(a) Devices to prevent backflow into the potable water supply system; and

(b) Water temperature not exceeding 120°F automatically regulated at all plumbing fixtures used by patients;

(7) Implement current, written policies, procedures, and schedules for maintenance and housekeeping functions;

(8) Provide housekeeping and service facilities on each floor of the hospital including:

(a) One or more service sinks, designed for filling and emptying mop buckets;

(b) Housekeeping closets:

(i) Equipped with shelving;

(ii) Ventilated to the out-of-doors; and

(iii) Kept locked; and

(c) A utility service area designed and equipped for washing, disinfecting, storing, and housing medical and nursing supplies and equipment; and

(9) Provide equipment and facilities to collect and dispose of all sewage, garbage, refuse and liquid waste in a safe and sanitary manner.