The nursing home must design a separate room or areas for residents to have family and friends visit and for residents to spend time alone. The nursing home must ensure these areas provide:
(1) Space which facilitates conversation and privacy; and
(2) Access to a common-use toilet facility.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.51 and
74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-3720, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]