Section 134.71. Furniture, equipment and supplies.

 

(1)   Furniture in resident care areas.

(a) Beds.

1. The facility shall provide each resident with a separate bed of proper size and height for the convenience of the resident. The bed shall be in good repair and have a headboard of sturdy construction. Rollaway beds, day beds, cots, double-beds or folding beds may not be used.

2. Each bed shall be provided with a clean, comfortable mattress of appropriate size for the bed.

3. When required by the resident's condition or age, or both, side rails shall be installed for both sides of the bed.

4. Each resident shall be provided at least one clean, comfortable pillow. Additional pillows shall be provided if requested by the resident or required by the resident's condition.

5. Each bed shall have a mattress pad.

6. A moisture-proof mattress cover shall be provided for each mattress to keep the mattress clean and dry. A moisture-proof pillow cover shall be provided for each pillow to keep the pillow clean and dry.

7. A supply of sheets and pillow cases sufficient to keep beds clean and odor-free shall be stocked. At least 2 sheets and 2 pillow cases shall be furnished to each resident each week.

8. A sufficient number of blankets appropriate to the weather and seasonal changes shall be provided. Blankets shall be changed and laundered as necessary to maintain cleanliness.

9. Each bed shall have a clean, washable bedspread.

(b) Other furnishings.

1. A dresser or adequate compartment or drawer space shall be provided for each resident to store personal clothing and effects and to store, as space permits, other personal possessions in a reasonably secure manner.

2. Other appropriate furniture, such as a table or desk and a chair, shall be provided for each resident.

(2)   Towels and washcloths. Clean towels and washcloths shall be provided to each resident as needed. Towels and washcloths may not be used by more than one resident between launderings.

(3)   Window coverings. Every window shall be supplied with flame-retardant shades, draw drapes or other covering material or devices which, when properly used and maintained, shall afford privacy and light control for the resident.

(4)   Maintenance. All furnishings and equipment shall be maintained in a usable, safe and sanitary condition.

(5)   Oxygen. Facilities that have residents who require oxygen shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a) No oil or grease may be used on oxygen equipment.

(b) When placed at the resident's bedside, oxygen tanks shall be securely fastened to a tip-proof carrier or base.

(c) Oxygen regulators may not be stored with solution left in the attached humidifier bottles.

(d) When in use at the resident's bedside, cannulas, hoses, and humidifier bottles shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.

(e) Disposable inhalation equipment shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.

(f) With nondisposable inhalation equipment such as intermittent positive pressure breathing equipment, the entire resident breathing circuit, including nebulizers and humidifiers, shall be maintained and used in accordance with current standards of practice and manufacturers' recommendations.

(g) Warning signs shall be posted when oxygen is in use.

Cr. Register, June, 1988, No. 390 , eff. 7-1-88; 2015 Wis. Act 107 : am. (5) (intro.), (a) to (f) Register November 2015 No. 719 , eff. 12-1-15.

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See the requirements under s. DHS 134.84 (2) (g) and (6) (a) for closet space and resident storage. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1