20 CAR § 414-509 – Housekeeping/maintenance

(a)
1. (1) All rooms and every part of the building, exterior and interior, shall be kept:
  1. (A) Clean;
  2. (B) Orderly; and
  3. (C) Free of offensive odors.
2. (2) Bath and toilet facilities and all food areas shall be clean and sanitary at all times.
(b)
1. (1) Deodorants shall not be used to cover up odors.
2. (2) Odor control shall be achieved by prompt cleansing and by approved ventilation.
(c) Attics, cellars, beneath stairs, and similar areas shall be kept clean of accumulation of:
1. (1) Refuse;
2. (2) Old newspapers; and
3. (3) Discarded furniture.
(d) Storage areas shall be kept in a safe and neat order.
(e) Combustibles such as rags and cleaning compounds and fluids shall be kept in closed metal containers.
(f) Buildings and grounds shall be kept free from refuse and litter.
(g) Adequate storage facilities with proper ventilation shall be provided for mattresses.
(h) All useless items and materials shall be removed from the institution area and premises.
(i) Matches and other flammable, or dangerous, items shall be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids.
(j) Mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, and similar areas shall not be used for storage purposes.
(k)
1. (1) All inside openings to attics and false ceilings shall be kept closed at all times.
2. (2) The attic area shall be clear of all storage.
(l) Mop heads shall be of the removable type and shall be laundered or replaced at frequent intervals to ensure a standard of cleanliness.
(m)
1. (1) Garbage must be kept in substantial containers with tight fitting covers.
2. (2) The containers must be thoroughly cleaned before reuse.
3. (3) Garbage, or rubbish, and trash shall be disposed of by incineration, burial, sanitary fill, or approved method and within a time limit set by the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance.
4. (4) Garbage areas shall be kept clean and in a state of good repair.
(n)
1. (1) All poisons, bleaches, detergents, and disinfectants shall be kept in a safe place accessible only to employees or clients who use such products under supervision.
2. (2) They shall not be kept in storage areas or containers previously containing food or medicine.