Section 330.2420  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.  It shall include, but is not limited, to the following:  (B)

1)         Sheets, four per bed.

2)         Pillow cases, three per bed.

3)         Bed blankets, two per bed.

4)         Bedspreads, two per bed.

5)         Washcloths and hand towels, as needed.

6)         Bath towels, three per bed.

7)         Patient hospital gowns as needed.

8)         Pillows, one per bed plus a ten percent reserve.

d)         There shall be a first-aid kit or emergency box in every facility. This shall contain bandages, sterile gauze dressings, bandage scissors, tape, sling, burn ointment, and any other equipment deemed necessary.  (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, games, crafts 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 330.2000.

g)         Cleaning equipment and supplies shall be provided as set forth in Sections 330.2210 through 330.2220.

(Source:  Amended at 14 Ill. Reg. 14928, effective October 1, 1990)