RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOSPICE IN ARKANSAS
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<strong>RULES</strong> <strong>AND</strong> <strong>REGULATIONS</strong> <strong>FOR</strong> <strong>HOSPICE</strong> <strong>IN</strong> <strong>ARKANSAS</strong><br />
8. Nourishment Station. This shall contain a sink equipped for handwashing,<br />
equipment for serving nourishment between scheduled and unscheduled<br />
meals, refrigerator, storage cabinets, and ice maker units to provide ice for<br />
patients' service and treatment. Ice for human consumption shall be from<br />
self-dispensing units. Hand washing stations shall be in or immediately<br />
accessible to the nourishment station;<br />
9. Equipment Storage Room. This shall be for equipment such as I.V.<br />
stands, inhalators, air mattresses, walkers and wheelchairs; and<br />
10. A comfortable and easily accessible sleep area for family members.<br />
C. A common kitchen area if provided shall contain a refrigerator, sink and<br />
microwave.<br />
D. Dining and/or gathering space for patients and families shall be provided as<br />
required by the narrative program.<br />
E. Airborne Infection Isolation Room(s). Rooms for patients who are suffering from<br />
airborne infections shall be provided at the rate of one for each 36 beds or<br />
fraction thereof.<br />
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