44:78:02:05.  Care units. The care unit shall contain the following features:

          (1)  Staff work area with handwashing fixture, charting space, communication and security equipment, supply storage, and locked medication storage, including refrigerated storage and dispensing area;

          (2)  Staff toilet room convenient to work area. The toilet room shall be accessible and shall contain a handwashing fixture and stool with at least a side grab bar and toilet paper dispenser;

          (3)  Clean linen storage or linen cart storage room;

          (4)  A housekeeping room for supply and housekeeping equipment storage. A floor receptor or service sink shall be provided and the adjacent wall surfaces shall be protected from water damage;

          (5)  A bathing room for each gender served with bath fixtures in accordance with SDCL 36-25-15 and 36-25-15.1;

          (6)  Lounge space with a minimum area of 20 square feet for each patient;

          (7)  Dining space with a minimum of 20 square feet for each patient;

          (8)  A group room with a minimum of 150 square feet for each six patients; and

          (9)  A counselor office with a minimum of 100 square feet for each six patients.

          Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), (4), and (14).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1), (3), (4), and (14).