10A NCAC 14E .0315. HOUSEKEEPING

Abortion clinics shall meet the standards for sanitation as required by the Division of Environmental Health in the rules and regulations governing the sanitation of private hospitals, nursing and rest homes, sanitariums, sanatoriums, and educational and other institutions, 10 NCAC 10A, with special emphasis on the following:

(1)           There must be cleaning of such a frequency as to maintain the floors, walls, woodwork and windows in a manner to minimize the spread of dust particles in the atmosphere.  Accumulated waste material must be removed at least daily.

(2)           The premises must be kept free from rodents and insect infestation.

(3)           Bath and toilet facilities must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

(4)           Linen which comes directly in contact with the patient shall be provided as needed for each individual patient.  No such linen shall be interchangeable from one patient to another before being properly cleaned, sterilized, or laundered.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 14‑45.1(a); 143B‑10;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 19, 1977;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1989.