Department of Health

November 2004

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR

ACUTE-CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC CARE FACILITY
SERVICE CAPABILITY
___ 1. General Administrative Service
___ 2. Clinical Service
___ 2.1. Psychiatric Service
___ 3. Nursing Service
___ 3.1. Psychiatric Nursing Care
___ 3.2. Crisis Intervention
___ 4. Ancillary Service
___ 4.1. Psychological Service
___ 4.2. Recreational Therapy
PERSONNEL
___ 1. General Administrative Service
___ 1.1. Administrator
___ 1.2. Clerk
___ 1.3. Laundry Worker
___ 1.4. Utility Worker
___ 1.5. Security Aide
___ 1.6. Driver
___ 1.7. Cook
___ 1.8. Food Service Worker
___ 1.9. Medical Social Worker
___ 2. Clinical Service
___ 2.1. Psychiatrist
___ 2.2. Physician
___ 3. Nursing Service
___ 3.1. Nurse
___ 3.2. Nursing Attendant
___ 4. Ancillary Service
___ 4.1. Psychologist n
___ 4.2. Recreational Therapist n

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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1:100 beds
1
1
1:20 beds/shift
1:10 beds/shift
1
1

n The personnel may be contracted out. A contract of service or memorandum of agreement with a
service provider should be secured as a prerequisite for license to operate.
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Department of Health

November 2004

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR

ACUTE-CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC CARE FACILITY
EQUIPMENT / INSTRUMENT
___ 1. General Administrative Service
___ 1.1. Computer / Typewriter
___ 1.2. Fire Extinguisher
___ 1.3. Standby Generator
___ 1.4. Push Cart
___ 1.5. Food Conveyor (closed type)
___ 1.6. Exhaust Fan
___ 1.7. Food Scale
___ 1.8. Garbage Receptacle with Cover
___ 1.9. Osterizer / Blender
___ 1.10. Refrigerator / Freezer
___ 1.11. Stove
___ 1.12. Utility Cart
___ 1.13. Transport Vehicle
___ 2. Clinical Service
___ 2.1. Ambu Bag
___ 2.1.1.
Adult
___ 2.1.2.
Pediatric
___ 2.2. Bed with Strap n
___ 2.3. Clinical Weighing Scale
___ 2.4. Laryngoscope with Blades
___ 2.5. Oxygen Unit
___ 2.6. Sphygmomanometer
___ 2.6.1.
Adult Cuff
___ 2.6.2.
Pediatric Cuff Set
___ 2.7. Stethoscope
___ 2.8. Suction Apparatus

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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

n The number depends on authorized bed capacity (ABC).

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Department of Health

November 2004

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR

ACUTE-CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC CARE FACILITY
PHYSICAL PLANT
___ 1. General Administrative Service
___ 1.1. Waiting Area
___ 1.2. Information and Receiving Area
___ 1.3. Business Office
___ 1.4. Office of the Administrator
___ 1.5. Staff Toilet
___ 1.6. Laundry and Linen Area
___ 1.7. Garage Area
___ 1.8. Supply Room
___ 1.9. Waste Holding Room
___ 1.10. Dietary
___ 1.10.1. Dietitian Area
___ 1.10.2. Supply Receiving Area
___ 1.10.3. Cold and Dry Storage Area
___ 1.10.4. Food Preparation Area
___ 1.10.5. Cooking and Baking Area
___ 1.10.6. Serving and Food Assembly Area
___ 1.10.7. Washing Area
___ 1.10.8. Garbage Disposal Area
___ 1.10.9. Dining Area
___ 1.10.10. Toilet
___ 2. Clinical Service
___ 2.1. Admission, Discharge and Follow-up Unit
___ 2.1.1. Admitting and Records Area
___ 2.1.2. Nurse Station
___ 2.1.3. Consultation Area
___ 2.1.4. Examination and Treatment Area
___ 2.1.5. Equipment and Supply Storage Area
___ 2.1.6. Toilet
___ 2.2. Nursing Unit
___ 2.2.1. Ward
___ 2.2.2. Toilet
___ 2.2.3. Observation Room with Toilet
___ 2.2.4. Strap Room with Toilet
___ 2.2.5. Nurse Station
___ 3. Ancillary Service
___ 3.1. Recreational Therapy Unit
___ 3.1.1. Indoor Activity Area
___ 3.1.2. Outdoor Activity Area

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