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National Minimum Standards
Bathing and toilet facilities:
Department of Health - Care Homes for Older People
National Minimum Standards - Lavatories and Washing Facilities
STANDARD 21
21.1 Toilet, washing and bathing facilities are provided to meet the needs of service users.
21.2 There are accessible toilets for service users, clearly marked, close to lounge and dining areas.
21.3 There is a ratio of 1 assisted bath to 8 service users. Where suitably adapted ensuite bathing/shower facilities are provided in service users' rooms, these rooms can be excluded from this calculation.
21.4 Each service user has a toilet within close proximity of his/her private accommodation.
21.5 Ensuite facilities (at minimum a toilet and handbasin) are provided to all service users in all new build, extensions and all first time registrations from 1 April 2002.
21.6 The installation of ensuite facilities should be in addition to the minimum usable floor space standards in any service user's room.
21.7 Ensuite facilities in rooms accommodating service users using wheelchairs or other aids, are accessible to them.
21.8 Any sluices provided are located separately from service users'
wc and bathing facilities.
ENVIRONMENT OUTCOME Service users have sufficient and suitable lavatories and washing facilities.
For more detailed information about legislation and standards, you can visit the Department of Health website, www.doh.gov.uk
