Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 72325 - Nursing Service-Space
(a) An office or other suitable space shall
be provided for the director of nursing service.
(b) A nursing station shall be maintained in
each nursing unit or building.
(c)
Each nursing station shall have a cabinet, a desk, space for records, a
bulletin board, a telephone and a specifically designated and well illuminated
medication storage compartment with a lockable door. If a separate medication
room is maintained, it shall have a lockable door and a sink with water
connections for care of equipment and for handwashing.
(d) If a refrigerator is provided in a
nursing station, the refrigerator shall meet the following standards:
(1) Be located in a clean area not subject to
contamination by human waste.
(2)
Maintain temperatures at or below 7°C (45°F) for chilling.
(3) Maintain the freezer at minus 18°C
(0°F).
(4) Contain an accurate
thermometer at all times.
(5) If
foods are retained in the refrigerator, they shall be covered and clearly
identified as to contents and date initially covered.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.
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