1. (a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, in addition to the other cleaning and sanitation requirements of 7 AAC 10.1000 - 7 AAC 10.1095, an entity shall ensure that

   1. (1) each table or highchair used for food is in good repair, is easily cleanable, and is cleaned and sanitized after each use;
   2. (2) uncarpeted floors, low shelves, walls, door knobs, and other surfaces often touched by adults or children in care are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency to keep the surfaces clean and sanitary; in each carpeted area, the entity shall ensure that the carpet is vacuumed and shampooed at a frequency to keep it clean;
   3. (3) each interior waste receptacle is kept clean and emptied as often as necessary to prevent overflow;
   4. (4) any surface contaminated by a body fluid, including saliva, blood, mucus, vomit, urine, feces, and an injury discharge, is immediately cleaned and disinfected using universal precautions in accordance with 7 AAC 10.1045, including the use of gloves and the caregiver hygiene requirements of 7 AAC 10.1050(e);
   5. (5) cleaning that may present a hazard to adults or children is done only when a room is not occupied by adults or children in care; and

   6. (6) all bedding is laundered

      1. (A) at least once every seven days;
      2. (B) before assignment to another adult or child in care; and
      3. (C) whenever soiled.
2. (b) Repealed 7/1/2022.

(Eff. 6/23/2006, Register 178; am 7/1/2022, Register 242)

Authority: AS 18.05.010, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.140, AS 18.05.040, AS 47.32.030, AS 47.33.005, AS 44.29.020, AS 47.32.130, AS 47.33.010