Section 350.2220  Equipment and Supplies

a)         The facility shall have a supply of thermometers, emesis basins, ice bags, hot water bottles or equivalent, bedpans, urinals, and sets of enema equipment sufficient to meet the needs of its residents.  (B)

b)         There shall be at least one privacy screen available in the facility for emergency use when resident privacy is needed.

c)         There shall be a sufficient supply of linen and bedding in good condition to provide proper care and comfort to the residents. (B)

d)         There shall be a first-aid kit or emergency box in every facility. This shall contain bandages, sterile gauze dressing, bandage scissors, tape, sling, burn ointment, and other equipment deemed necessary by the advisory physician or the medical advisory committee.  (B)

e)         Activity program supplies shall be provided to maintain an ongoing program to meet the varied interests and needs of the residents.  These shall include, but are not limited to, age-appropriate games, craft supplies, current magazines, books, radio, television, and record player.  A piano or organ is recommended as an important adjunct to the activity program equipment.

f)         Dishes and kitchen equipment shall be provided as set forth in Section 350.1900 and 350.1910.

g)         Cleaning equipment and supplies shall be provided as set forth in Subpart J: Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry.

h)         There shall be special equipment, implements, or utensils provided to residents as needed to assist them when eating.  (B)

(Source:  Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 14876, effective October 1, 1990)