Section 481.58.38. Supplies.

         58.38(1) Linen supplies.

            a.               There shall be an adequate supply of linen so that each resident shall have at least three washcloths, hand towels, and bath towels per week. (III)

            b.               A complete change of bed linens shall be available in the linen storage area for each bed. (III)

            c.               Sufficient lightweight, clean, serviceable blankets shall be available. All blankets shall be laundered as often as necessary for cleanliness and freedom from odors. (III)

            d.               Each bed shall be provided with clean, washable bedspreads. There shall be a supply available when changes are necessary. (III)

            e.               Uncrowded and convenient storage shall be provided for linens, pillows, and bedding. (III)

         58.38(2) First-aid kit. A first-aid emergency kit shall be available on each floor in every facility. (II, III)

         58.38(3) Supplies and equipment for nursing services.

            a.               All nursing care equipment shall be properly sanitized or sterilized before use by another resident. (II)

            b.               There shall be disposable or one-time use items available with provisions for proper disposal to prevent reuse except as allowed by 58.10(8)“h,”481—paragraph 59.12(10)“h,” or 481—paragraph 64.12(14)“h.” (I, II, III)

            c.               Convenient, safe storage shall be provided for bath and toilet supplies, bathroom scales, mechanical lifts, and shower chairs. (III)

            d.               Sanitary and protective storage shall be provided for all equipment and supplies. (III)

            e.               All items that must be sterilized shall be autoclaved unless sterile disposable items are furnished which are promptly disposed of after a single use. (III)

            f.                Supplies and equipment for nursing and personal care sufficient in quantities to meet the needs of the residents shall be provided and, as a minimum, include the following: (III)

Bath basins	Rectal tubes
Soap containers	Catheters and catheterization equipment
Denture cups	Douche nozzle
Emesis basins	Oxygen therapy equipment
Mouthwash cups	Naso-gastric feeding equipment
Bedpans	Wheelchairs
Urinals	Moisture-proof draw sheets
Enema equipment	Moisture-proof pillow covers
Commodes	Moisture-proof mattress covers
Quart graduate measure	Foot tubs
Thermometer for measurement of bath	Metal pitcher
water temperature	Disinfectant solutions
Oral thermometer	Alcohol
Rectal thermometer	Lubricating jelly
Basins for sterilizing thermometers	Skin lotion
Basins for irrigations	Applicators
Asepto syringes	Tongue blades
Sphygmomanometer	Toilet paper
Paper towels	Rubber gloves or disposable gloves
Paper handkerchiefs	Scales for nonambulatory patients
Insulin syringes	Tourniquet
2 cc hypodermic syringes	Suction machine
Weight scales	Medicine dispensing containers
Hypodermic needles	Bandages
Stethoscope	Adhesive
Ice caps	Portable linen hampers
Hot water bottles	Denture identification equipment
	Tracheotomy care equipment