Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE77. PUBLIC HEALTH |
PART300. SKILLED NURSING AND INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES CODE |
SUBPARTU. ALZHEIMER'S SPECIAL CARE UNIT OR CENTER PROVIDING CARE TO PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR OTHER DEMENTIA |
§300.TABLE B. Pressure Relationships and Ventilation Rates of Certain Areas for New Intermediate Care Facilities and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Area
Designation
Pressure Relationship to Adjacent Areas
Minimum Air Changes Per Hour Supplied To Room
All Air Exhausted Directly Outdoors
Recirculated within Room Units
Resident Rm
0
2
Optional
Optional
Medication Rm.
+
4
Optional
Optional
Clean Utility Rm.
+
4
Optional
Optional
Clean Linen Storage
+
2
Optional
Optional
Examination and Treatment Rm.
0
2
Optional
Optional
Physical Therapy
-
4
Optional
Optional
Occupational Therapy
-
2
Optional
Optional
Dietary Day Storage
0
2
Optional
No
Soiled Utility
-
6
Yes
No
Soiled Linen Holding Rm.
-
6
Yes
No
Soiled Linen & Trash Chute Rm.
-
6
Yes
No
Toilet Rm.
-
6
Yes
No
Shower Rm.
-
6
Yes
No
Bathroom
-
6
Yes
No
Janitors' Closet
-
6
Yes
No
Food Preparation Areas
0
6
Yes
No
Dishwashing
-
6
Yes
No
Laundry, General
0
6
Yes
No
Soiled Linen Sorting & Storage
-
6
Yes
No
+
=
Positive
-
=
Negative
0
=
Equal
The ventilation rates shown in the above TABLE shall be considered as minimum acceptable rates and shall not be construed as precluding the use of higher ventilation rates.