TOTAL AREA. (a) In existing facilities, the combined floor space of dining, recreation, and activity areas shall not be less than 15 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby sitting space may be included, but shall not include required exit paths. A required exit path in these areas shall be at least 4 feet wide. (b) In new construction, the combined floor space of dining, recreation, and activity areas shall not be less than 25 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby areas, exclusive of traffic areas, shall be categorized as living room space. (c) All required dining and living areas within the building shall be internally accessible to every patient of the hospice. (d) Each habitable room shall contain furnishings appropriate to the intended use of the room. Furnishings shall be safe for use by patients, and shall be comfortable, clean and maintained in good repair. (e) Adequate space and equipment shall be designated to meet the needs of the patients and family members for privacy and social activities.
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Samples: Hospice Regulations, HFS 131 Hospices Regulations, HFS 131 Hospices Regulations