North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 13. NC MEDICAL CARE COMMISSION |
SUBCHAPTER B. LICENSING OF HOSPITALS |
10A NCAC 13B .5104. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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The facility shall require that environmental services (housekeeping) provide the following:
(1) 24 hour a day availability of personnel or supplies and equipment for the cleaning of patient rooms, patient care equipment, and the cleaning of spills;
(2) a routine cleaning schedule for all areas of the facility to assist in the prevention and spread of disease; and
(3) removal and appropriate disposal of waste materials including biologicals.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-79;
Eff. January 1, 1996.