(a)
(1) An ADDT must follow all applicable guidance and directives from the Department of Health related to infection control including without limitation guidance and directives on:
- (A) Preventing the spread of infectious diseases;
- (B) Hand hygiene;
- (C) Handling potentially infectious material;
- (D) Use of personal protective equipment;
- (E) Tuberculosis;
- (F) Blood-borne pathogens; and
- (G) Coronaviruses.
- (2) An ADDT must provide personal protective equipment for all employees and clients as may be required in the circumstances.
- (3) Employees and clients must wash their hands with soap before eating, after toileting, and as otherwise appropriate to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
(b)
- (1) An ADDT cannot allow a client, employee, or any other person who has an infectious disease to enter an ADDT facility.
- (2) A client who becomes ill while at an ADDT must be separated from other clients to the extent possible.
- (3) The ADDT must notify a client’s legal guardian or custodian if the client becomes ill while at an ADDT facility.