Minnesota Administrative Rules

4658.5240 REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AREAS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION.

Subpart 1.

Specialized rehabilitative therapy area.

A specialized rehabilitative therapy service, if provided, must be provided space and equipment for exercise and treatment which meets the needs of a medically directed therapy program and of the residents receiving services. Each treatment area must be designed and equipped to protect residents' visual privacy. A lavatory or sink must be conveniently located to all rehabilitative service areas. Space for administrative activities and storage of supplies and equipment must be provided for any rehabilitative service provided.

Subp. 2.

Physical therapy area.

A physical therapy area, if provided, must have a lavatory or sink with institutional fittings and a single-service towel dispenser. A toilet room must be located convenient to the physical therapy area.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

History:

21 SR 196

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007