Emergency Call Station - Public Restroom
What are the requirements for an emergency call button in a public restroom?
Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
Emergency call stations are not required for restrooms designated for public use, such as those found in waiting and reception areas.
Nurse call device requirements are addressed in the 2018 edition of the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals; Table 2.1-2 Locations for Nurse Call Devices in Hospitals.
Additional Resources:
Click here to access a read only copy of the 2018 edition FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
Emergency call stations are not required for restrooms designated for public use, such as those found in waiting and reception areas.
Nurse call device requirements are addressed in the 2018 edition of the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals; Table 2.1-2 Locations for Nurse Call Devices in Hospitals.
Additional Resources:
Click here to access a read only copy of the 2018 edition FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals
Manual:
Home Care
Chapter:
Environment of Care EC
First published date: April 11, 2016
This Standards FAQ was first published on this date.
This page was last updated on November 01, 2021
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