OAR 411-087-0210: Therapy Services

The facility shall have a therapy services room(s) to support services such as physical, occupational and speech therapy, and special programs: (1) Treatment Areas. The therapy services area shall include: (a) A minimum floor area of 250 square feet, sufficient to meet therapy service needs as outlined in facility policies; (b) Space and equipment for facility programs which may include thermotherapy, diathermy, ultrasonics, and hydrotherapy. A cubicle curtain shall be provided around each individual treatment area. Provisions shall include handwash sink (one sink may serve more than one cubicle); (c) Space and equipment for exercise; (d) Storage for clean and soiled linens, supplies and equipment (including wheelchairs and stretchers); and (e) Deep sink, a minimum of 22 inches by 21 inches by ten inches deep. The deep sink may also serve as the handwash sink. (2) Exceptions. Facilities which have been continuously licensed since January 1, 1992 shall be considered to be in compliance with section (1) of this rule unless otherwise provided by OAR 411-087-0010.