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1225.5.1 Medical Model

Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1225 [OSHPD 2] Skilled Nursing and Intermediate-Care Facilities > 1225.5 Skilled Nursing Unit Models > 1225.5.1 Medical Model
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1225.5.1.1 General Construction

Skilled nursing and intermediate-care facilities shall comply with Sections 1224.4 through 1224.13 whenever applicable.

1225.5.1.2 Nursing Service Space

1225.5.1.2.1 Patient Bedrooms

Patients shall be accommodated only in rooms with the following minimum floor area, exclusive of toilet rooms, wardrobes, entrance vestibules, and fixed furnishings or equipment.

  1. Single-patient rooms: 110 square feet (10.21 m2).
  2. Multi-patient rooms: 80 square feet (7.43 m2) per bed.

1225.5.1.2.2 Bed Clearance

The dimensions and arrangement shall be such that there is a minimum distance of 3 feet (914 mm) between the sides and foot of the beds and any wall or any other fixed obstruction. In multiple-bed rooms, in addition to the above, a minimum clearance of 3 feet (914 mm) shall be provided between beds and a clearance of 4 feet (1219 mm) shall be available at the foot of each bed to permit the passage of equipment and beds.

1225.5.1.2.3 Patient Room Beds

Patient rooms shall be of such shape and dimensions to allow for the performance of routine functions, including the easy transfer of patients to and from bed to wheelchair or wheeled stretcher. Patient rooms shall provide direct access to a toilet room without entering or passing through a patient bed area. Maximum occupancy shall be two patients per patient room.

Exception: Where renovation of existing individual patient rooms is undertaken in facilities built under the 2013, or prior, California Building Code, maximum room capacity shall be no more than the present capacity, to a maximum of four patients per patient room. Placement of beds shall not be more than three deep from the exterior window.

1225.5.1.2.4 Outside Exposure

Each patient bed area shall have an outside exposure and shall not be below ground level. The window or glazed opening shall provide an unobstructed view from the head of each patient bed to the outdoors and shall be accessible to approach using a wheelchair or other patient-operated mobility device.

1225.5.1.2.5 Patient Storage

Each patient room shall be provided with wardrobe or locker spaces for clothing, toilet articles, or other personal belongings for each patient.

Exception: Pediatric and psychiatric patient rooms.

1225.5.1.2.6 Patient Toilet Room

Each patient shall have direct access to a toilet room without entering a general corridor or patient bed area in a shared patient room.

1225.5.1.3 Pharmaceutical Service Space

1225.5.1.3.1 Drug Space and Storage

Adequate space shall be provided at each nursing station for the storage of drugs and preparation of medication doses.

1225.5.1.3.2 Drug Access

All spaces and areas used for the storage of drugs shall be lockable and accessible to authorized personnel only.

1225.5.1.3.3 Narcotics

Specific space shall be designed for safe storage of narcotics and other dangerous drugs.

1225.5.1.3.4 Drug Refrigeration

Facilities shall provide for storage of drugs requiring refrigeration.

1225.5.1.3.5 Pharmacy

The pharmacy shall not serve the general public unless a separate public entrance or a separate public serving window is utilized.

1225.5.1.4 Activity Programming Space

Designated activity areas appropriate to independent and group needs of patients shall be provided as follows:

1225.5.1.4.1 Skilled Nursing Facilities

  1. Recreation room. Each floor of each building accommodating six or more patients shall be provided with a recreation room with a minimum of 100 square feet (9.29 m2).
  2. Recreation and dining. A minimum of 100 square feet (9.29 m2) plus 12 square feet (1.11 m2) per bed shall be provided for recreation and dining activities.

1225.5.1.4.2 Intermediate-Care Facilities

  1. Recreation room. Each floor of each building accommodating five or more patients shall be provided with a recreation room with a minimum of 150 square feet (13.94 m2).
  2. Recreation and dining. A minimum of 30 square feet (2.79 m2) per bed for recreation and dining activities.
  3. Outdoor space for activities and recreation.

1225.5.1.4.3 Equipment and Supplies

Recreation and dining spaces shall be provided with space to store equipment and supplies.

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Each patient bed area shall have an outside exposure and shall not be below ground level. The window or glazed opening shall provide an unobstructed ...
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