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Physical Environment F906-F926

483.90 — Physical Environment (F906–F926)

The Physical Environment regulatory group covers the building and its systems: emergency power, space and equipment, resident rooms, call systems, dining and activity rooms, water availability, ventilation, handrails, pest control and smoking policies.

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Physical Environment — F-Tag Analysis

F906

Emergency Electrical Power System

Requirements for the emergency electrical power system.

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F907

Space and Equipment

Requirements for adequate space and equipment to provide the facility’s services.

F908

Essential Equipment, Safe Operating Condition

Requirements that essential equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.

F909

Resident Bed

Requirements for resident beds.

F910

Resident Room

General requirements for resident rooms.

F911

Bedroom Number of Residents

Requirements for the number of residents per bedroom.

F912

Bedrooms Measure at Least 80 Square Ft/Resident

Requirements for the minimum square footage per resident in bedrooms.

F913

Bedrooms Have Direct Access to Exit Corridor

Requirements that bedrooms have direct access to an exit corridor.

F914

Bedrooms Assure Full Visual Privacy

Requirements that bedrooms assure full visual privacy for each resident.

F915

Resident Room Window

Requirements that each resident room has a window to the outside.

F916

Resident Room Floor Above Grade

Requirements that resident room floors are at or above grade level.

F917

Resident Room Bed/Furniture/Closet

Requirements for a bed, bedside furniture and closet space for each resident.

F918

Bedrooms Equipped/Near Lavatory/Toilet

Requirements that bedrooms are equipped with or near a lavatory and toilet.

F919

Resident Call System

Requirements for a resident call system that residents can use to reach staff.

F920

Requirements for Dining and Activity Rooms

Requirements for dining and activity rooms.

F921

Safe/Functional/Sanitary/ Comfortable Environment

Requirements for a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public.

F922

Procedures to Ensure Water Availability

Requirements for procedures to ensure water availability to meet essential needs.

F923

Ventilation

Requirements for ventilation in the facility.

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F924

Corridors Have Firmly Secured Handrails

Requirements for firmly secured handrails in corridors.

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F925

Maintains Effective Pest Control Program

Requirements for an effective pest control program.

F926

Smoking Policies

Requirements for the facility’s smoking policies.

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