20 CAR § 417-722 – Housekeeping — Maintenance

(a) The provider shall ensure that there is evidence of routine maintenance and cleaning programs in all of the areas of the psychiatric residential treatment facility.
(b) Sufficient housekeeping and maintenance equipment shall be available to enable the psychiatric residential treatment facility to maintain a safe, clean, and orderly interior.
(c) If a psychiatric residential treatment facility has a contract with an outside resource for housekeeping services, the psychiatric residential treatment facility or outside resource shall meet the requirements of this section.
(d) All rooms and every part of the building (exterior and interior) shall be kept clean, orderly, and free of offensive odors.
(e) The bath, toilet, and food areas in a psychiatric residential treatment facility shall be clean and sanitary at all times.
(f) Rooms shall be cleaned and put in order daily.
(g) If a resident keeps his or her own room, he or she shall be closely supervised to ensure a clean, orderly room.
(h)
1. (1) After discharge of a resident, the room and its contents shall be thoroughly cleaned, aired, and disinfected if necessary.
2. (2) Clean linens shall be provided.
(i)
1. (1) Polish or wax used on floors shall be of a type that provides a nonslip finish.
2. (2) Floors shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition.
(j)
1. (1) Deodorants shall not be used to cover up odors.
2. (2) Odor control shall be achieved by prompt cleansing and proper care of residents and soiled linens and by approved ventilation.
(k)
1. (1) Attics, cellars, beneath stairs, and similar areas shall be kept clean of accumulation of refuse, old newspapers, and discarded furniture.
2. (2) All inside openings to attics and false ceilings shall be kept closed at all times.
3. (3) The attic area shall be clean at all times.
4. (4) Storage areas shall be kept in a safe and neat order.
(l)
1. (1) Combustibles such as rags and cleaning compounds and fluids shall be kept in closed metal containers and shall be labeled as to contents.
2. (2) Matches and other flammable or dangerous items shall be stored in metal containers with tight-fitting lids and labeled as to contents.
(m)
1. (1) Buildings and grounds shall be kept free from refuse and litter.
2. (2) All useless items and materials shall be removed from the psychiatric residential treatment facility area and premises.
3. (3) Unnecessary accumulation of possessions including equipment and supplies shall not be kept in the psychiatric residential treatment facility.
(n) Mechanical rooms, boiler rooms, and similar areas shall not be used for storage purposes.
(o) Mop heads shall be of the removable type and shall be laundered or replaced at frequent intervals to ensure a standard of cleanliness.
(p) Straw brooms shall not be used for cleaning psychiatric residential treatment facility floors.
(q)
1. (1) Garbage must be kept in approved 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 other approved methods.
4. (4) Garbage areas shall be kept clean and in a state of good repair.
(r)
1. (1) All poisons, bleaches, detergents, and disinfectants shall be kept in a safe place accessible only to psychiatric residential treatment facility staff.
2. (2) They shall not be kept in storage areas or containers previously containing food or medicine.
3. (3) Containers must have a label that states name, ingredients, and antidote.
(s)
1. (1) Psychiatric residential treatment facilities that perform their own pest control, rather than employing licensed pest control experts or exterminators, and utilize restricted-use pesticides shall be licensed by the State Plant Board for the use of the pesticides.
2. (2) To obtain a list of restricted-use pesticides, please contact the board.