37.106.1737    PATIENT TOILETS AND BATHING

(1) There must be at least one toilet available for every four patients in the facility.

(2) There must be at least one bathing unit for every six patients in the facility. A shower or tub is not required if the facility utilizes a central bathing unit for every six patients.

(3) All doors to toilet rooms or bathing unit must swing out or slide into the wall and shall be able to be unlocked from the outside. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities may be under key control by staff.

History: 53-21-194, MCA; IMP, 53-21-194, MCA; NEW, 2009 MAR p. 1801, Eff. 10/16/09.