2. The rooms and wards shall be of sufficient size to allow not less
than 800 cu. ft. of air space and 100 sq. ft. of floor space for each
adult patient and 250 cu. ft. of air space for each infant therein.
Ventilation shall conform with state housing laws.
3. All plumbing, drainage and other arrangements for the disposal of
excreta and household waste shall be in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the State Board of Health and local health ordinances.
4. Toilets and hoppers shall be properly and adequately ventilated to
the external air.
5. In order that the heating of all rooms shall be safe and adequate
no gas stove shall be used which is not directly connected with an
outside flue and all gas connections should be of metal piping.
6. Fire protection shall be according to the rules and regulations of
the local fire commission or city ordinance and the rules and
regulations of the State Board of Charities and Corrections. These
standards will be furnished with the application.
7. Provision for isolation of contagious diseases shall be made.
8. There shall be sanitary equipment for thorough bathing of patients
and infants.
9. An adequate supply of clean bedding, body linen and towels shall be
kept on hand at all times.
Bed pan sterilizers are recommended for hospitals. A separate bed pan
marked for use of individual patients is strongly advocated.
Delivery room.
1. A delivery room shall be provided; it must be ready at all times
and used for no other purpose.
2. The floors, walls and ceiling shall be of such material as will
permit of being easily washed. Provision must be made for
sterilization of water, basins, instruments and dressings. There shall
be running water with a properly trapped and vented basin.
3. The delivery room shall be furnished with a delivery table or bed,
instrument table, irrigating apparatus, basins and pitchers. There
shall be an ample supply of sterile linen and dressings. Drugs
ordinarily needed for use shall be kept in the room at all times.
4. Two infants' tubs shall be provided for resuscitation in delivery
room.
5. Every infant shall be marked for identification before it is taken
from delivery room.
Nursery.
1. A separate room for a nursery shall be provided.
2. Infants' cribs or baskets shall have firm, clean mattresses,
covered with rubber sheeting and washable pads. Clean woolen blankets
shall be used. There shall be a separate bed for each infant.
3. It is recommended that the nursery be provided with stationary
bathing facilities, a properly protected dressing table and correct
scales.
4. The nursery shall be heated and ventilated. A wall thermometer must
be provided in order to be sure that an even temperature is
maintained.
5. A covered container for soiled linen shall be provided.
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