Section 390.2210  Furnishings

a)         There shall be safely constructed individual bassinets, cribs, or beds in each bedroom. These shall not be painted with a paint containing lead. Beds or cribs with spokes shall have only narrow openings between the spokes. Each bed shall be of adequate size to accommodate the resident.

b)         Each bed shall be provided with satisfactory type springs in good repair and a clean, firm, comfortable mattress of appropriate size for the bed.

c)         Each bedroom exterior window shall have a device to insure privacy and light control.

d)         A satisfactory reading lamp, or equivalent, shall be provided for each bed unless contraindicated.

e)         Each bed shall be provided with a minimum of one clean, comfortable pillow unless contraindicated. There shall be additional pillows available in the facility to satisfactorily serve the needs of the residents.

f)         Each lavatory and each bedroom or adjoining bathroom shall be provided with a mirror when appropriate.

g)         Each resident area shall be provided with appropriate furnishings and equipment to meet resident needs. These furnishings shall be well constructed, and of satisfactory design, and be appropriate for the residents.

h)         Office spaces, nurses' stations, treatment rooms, and other areas shall be satisfactorily furnished with desks, chairs, lamps, cabinets, benches, work tables, and other furnishings essential to the proper use of the area.

i)          Each resident shall be provided with an adequate amount of storage space within the resident's bedroom for personal items and clothing. This space shall be easily accessible to the residents when appropriate.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 6301, effective April 17, 1989)