28 Pa. Code § 569.35. General safety precautions.

§ 569.35. General safety precautions.

The following safety precautions shall be met:
   (1)  Doorways, corridors and stairwells shall be properly lighted and free of obstructions.
   (2)  Doors into patient rooms may not be locked.
   (3)  Exit doors may not be locked from the inside while patients are in the ASF.
   (4)  Doors opening to shafts shall be equipped with self-closing devices and positive latches.
   (5)  Wastebaskets, cubicle curtains, window shades and drapes shall be rendered flame retardant.
   (6)  Call bells in the shower, tub room or water closet shall be easily accessible to patients.
   (7)  Only nonflammable agents may be present in a surgical suite.

Source

   The provisions of this §  569.35 amended October 22, 1999, effective November 22, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256596).

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