Chapter 25. Hospitals, Sanitariums, Nursing and Care Homes. [Note]  


Article I. In General.
§ 25-1. Definitions.
§ 25-2. Administration and enforcement of chapter.
§ 25-3. Right of entry of county officials.
§ 25-4. Patient register.
§ 25-5. Acceptance of advance compensation from patients, etc.
§ 25-6. Posting of inspection reports.
§ 25-7. Admissions limited to number of beds licensed.
§ 25-8. Rules and regulations of board of health.
§ 25-9. Power to make grants-in-aid to certain hospitals.
§ 25-10. Violations and penalty.
Article II. Licenses. [Note]
§ 25-11. Required.
§ 25-12. Application.
§ 25-13. Compliance with zoning ordinance prior to issuance.
§ 25-14. Certificates to be filed prior to issuance.
§ 25-15. When separate licenses required.
§ 25-16. Character of applicant and employees.
§ 25-17. Procedure for issuance or denial.
§ 25-18. Fees.
§ 25-19. Posting.
§ 25-20. Change of institution's location; transfer of license.
§ 25-21. Expiration.
§ 25-22. Admissions restrictions; revocation or suspension generally.
§ 25-23. Appeals from denial, revocation, suspension or admissions restrictions.
Article III. Health Standards and Regulations.
§ 25-24. Application of article.
§ 25-24A. Family councils.
§ 25-25. Approval of establishment.
§ 25-26. Approval of construction plans.
§ 25-27. Buildings to be detached; exceptions.
§ 25-28. Approval of water supply, plumbing, etc., systems.
§ 25-29. Location; exposure to smoke, odors and dust.
§ 25-30. Service road.
§ 25-31. Telephones.
§ 25-32. Construction requirements generally.
§ 25-33. Stairways.
§ 25-34. Heating.
§ 25-35. Ventilation.
§ 25-36. Lighting.
§ 25-37. Elevators.
§ 25-38. Fire protection generally.
§ 25-39. Housekeeping facilities; maintenance of premises generally.
§ 25-40. Plumbing, etc., facilities.
§ 25-41. Water supply generally.
§ 25-42. Sewage disposal.
§ 25-43. Garbage, etc., storage and disposal.
§ 25-44. Screens.
§ 25-45. Cleaning of linens, etc.
§ 25-46. Food service.
§ 25-47. Admission policies.
§ 25-48. Medical care for patients generally.
§ 25-49. Patient accommodations generally.
§ 25-50. Facilities and equipment for patient care.
§ 25-51. Personnel.
§ 25-52. Reports.
Article IV. Building and Fire Regulations. [Note]
§ 25-53. Compliance with building code.
§ 25-54. Hydrants and water storage facilities.
§ 25-55. Buildings to be accessible to fire department apparatus.
§ 25-56. Fire alarm system.
§ 25-57. Automatic sprinkler system required in certain institutions.
Article V. Hospital Care for Indigent Residents. [Note]
§ 25-58. Authority of county executive to contract with accredited hospitals.
§ 25-59. Rate of payment to hospitals-State aided hospitals.
§ 25-60. Same-Hospitals not receiving state aid.
§ 25-61. Noncontract hospitals.
§ 25-62. Out-patient and clinic visits.
§ 25-63. Appropriation required.