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.