In healthcare facilities, what must each patient bed location accommodation include?

In healthcare facilities, each patient bed location accommodation is required to include four duplex receptacles to ensure that there is sufficient electrical power available for various medical devices and personal equipment. This is crucial as patients often rely on multiple devices for monitoring, treatment, and comfort, such as IV pumps, monitors, and other essential medical devices. Having multiple receptacles allows for safe and convenient access to power without the need for excessive extension cords, which could create safety hazards.

Additionally, regulatory standards and codes, including those set forth by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and healthcare-specific guidelines, mandate this configuration to promote patient safety and operational efficiency in medical environments. Having a sufficient number of power outlets reduces the risk of power overloads and ensures that equipment can operate continuously without interruption.

While other options may be beneficial or even necessary in certain contexts—such as a window for natural light, an emergency power supply for critical systems, or personal storage space for patient belongings—they are not universally required at each patient bed location like the provision for multiple receptacles is.