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1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic)

Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic)
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1224.36.1 General

If provided, renal dialysis service shall comply with the following:

1224.36.2 Treatment Area

1224.36.2.1 Location

The treatment area may be an open area and shall be separate from administrative and waiting areas.

1224.36.2.2 Nurses' Station(s)

Shall be located within the dialysis treatment area and designed to provide visual observation of all patient stations.

1224.36.2.3 Individual Patient Treatment Areas

Shall contain at least 80 square feet (7.44 m2). There shall be at least a 4-foot (1219 mm) space around and between beds and/or lounge chairs.

1224.36.2.4 Handwashing Stations

Handwashing stations shall be directly accessible to the nurses' station and to patient treatment areas. Handwashing stations shall be provided for each four treatment stations, and for each major fraction thereof. These shall be uniformly distributed to provide equal access from each patient station.

1224.36.2.5 Privacy

The open unit shall be designed to provide privacy for each patient.

1224.36.2.6 Bloodborne Infection Isolation Room

A minimum of one bloodborne infection isolation room of at least 120 square feet (11.15 m2) of clear floor space shall be provided for patients. This room shall contain a counter and handwashing fixture.

1224.36.2.7 Medication Dispensing

If provided, there shall be a medication dispensing station for the dialysis center. A work counter and handwashing fixtures shall be included in this area. Provisions shall be made for the controlled storage, preparation, distribution and refrigeration of medications.

1224.36.2.8 Home Training

If provided in the unit, a private treatment area of at least 120 square feet (11.15 m2) shall be provided for patients who are being trained to use dialysis equipment at home. This room shall contain counter, handwashing fixtures, and a separate drain for fluid disposal.

1224.36.2.9 Examination Room

An examination room with a handwashing fixture shall be provided with at least 100 square feet (9.29 m2).

1224.36.2.10 Clean Utility Room

A clean utility room shall be provided. If the room is used for preparing patient care items, it shall contain a work counter, a handwashing fixture, and storage facilities for clean and sterile supplies. If the room is used only for storage and holding as part of a system for distribution of clean and sterile materials, the work counter and handwashing fixture may be omitted. Soiled and clean utility rooms or holding rooms shall be separated and have no direct connection.

1224.36.2.11 Soiled Utility Room

A soiled workroom shall be provided and contain a sink, handwashing fixture, work counter, storage cabinets, waste receptacles and a soiled linen receptacle.

1224.36.2.12 Reprocessing Room

If dialyzers are reused, a reprocessing room is required and sized to perform the functions required and include one-way flow of materials from soiled to clean with provisions for a refrigerator (temporary storage or dialyzer), decontamination/cleaning areas, sinks, processors, computer processors and label printers, packaging area and dialyzer storage and disinfectants cabinets.

1224.36.2.13 Nourishment Station

If a nourishment station for the dialysis service is provided, the nourishment station shall contain a sink, a work counter, a refrigerator, storage cabinets and equipment for serving nourishments as required.

1224.36.2.14 Housekeeping Room

Provide a housekeeping room that is immediately accessible to, and for the exclusive use of the unit

1224.36.2.15 Repair Room

If required, an equipment repair and breakdown room shall be equipped with a handwashing fixture, deep service sink, work counter and storage cabinet. Needs water supply and drain connection for testing machines.

1224.36.2.16 Supplies

Supply areas or supply carts shall be provided.

1224.36.2.17 Storage

Storage space shall be available for wheelchairs and gurneys, if gurneys are provided, out of direct line of traffic.

1224.36.2.18 Clean Linen Storage

A clean linen storage area shall be provided. This may be within the clean utility room, a separate closet, or an approved distribution system. If a closed cart system is used, storage may be in an alcove. It must be out of the path of normal traffic and under staff control.

1224.36.2.19 Mixing Room

Each facility using a central batch delivery system shall provide, either on the premises or through written arrangements, individual delivery systems for the treatment of any patient requiring special dialysis solutions. The mixing room shall also include a sink, storage space and holding tanks.

1224.36.2.20 Water Treatment Room

The water treatment equipment shall be located in an enclosed room.

1224.36.2.21 Patient Toilet

A patient toilet room with a lavatory shall be provided.

1224.36.3 Ancillary Facilities

1224.36.3.1 Staff Lounge, Lockers and Toilet(s)

Space shall be available for male and female personnel for staff clothing change area and lounge. The areas shall contain lockers, shower, toilet(s), and handwashing fixtures.

1224.36.3.2 Patient Storage

Storage for patients' belongings shall be provided.

1224.36.3.3 Waiting Room

A waiting room, toilet room(s) with handwashing fixtures, drinking fountain, public telephone, and seating accommodations for waiting periods shall be available or accessible to the dialysis unit.

1224.36.3.4 Administrative Services

Provide office and clinical work space.

Related Code Sections


1224.36 Interior Environment, Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic)
If provided, renal dialysis service shall comply with the following ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic)
1224.36.2.2 Interior Environment, Nurses' Station(s)
Shall be located within the dialysis treatment area and designed to provide visual observation of all patient stations ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic) > 1224.36.2 Treatment Area > 1224.36.2.2 Nurses' Station(s)
1224.36.3.3 Interior Environment, Waiting Room
be available or accessible to the dialysis unit ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic) > 1224.36.3 Ancillary Facilities > 1224.36.3.3 Waiting Room
1224.36.2.19 Interior Environment, Mixing Room
systems for the treatment of any patient requiring special dialysis solutions. The mixing room shall also include a sink, storage space and holding tanks ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic) > 1224.36.2 Treatment Area > 1224.36.2.19 Mixing Room
1224.36.2.7 Interior Environment, Medication Dispensing
If provided, there shall be a medication dispensing station for the dialysis center. A work counter and handwashing fixtures shall be included ...
Los Angeles Building Code > 12 Interior Environment > 1224 [OSHPD 1] Hospitals > 1224.36 Renal Dialysis Service Space (Acute and Chronic) > 1224.36.2 Treatment Area > 1224.36.2.7 Medication Dispensing
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