The hospital has a safe and adequate physical environment.

(1)

The hospital's building is constructed, arranged, and maintained to allow safe access and to protect the safety and well-being of patients. Note 1: Diagnostic and therapeutic facilities are located in areas appropriate for the services provided. Note 2: When planning for new, altered, or renovated space, the hospital uses state rules and regulations or the current Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals published by the Facility Guidelines Institute. If the state rules and regulations or the Guidelines do not address the design needs of the hospital, then it uses other reputable standards and guidelines that provide equivalent design criteria.

(2)

The hospital has adequate space and facilities for the services it provides, including facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of patients and for any special services offered to meet the needs of the community served. Note: The extent and complexity of facilities is determined by the services offered.

(3)

The hospital’s premises are clean and orderly. Note: Clean and orderly means an uncluttered physical environment where patients and staff can function. This includes but is not limited to storing equipment and supplies in their proper spaces, attending to spills, and keeping areas neat.