(1) Each hospital shall develop, implement, and maintain a written preventive maintenance plan, in conjunction with the policies and procedures developed by the infection control committee, to ensure that the facility is maintained in accordance with the following:
- (a) The interior and exterior of buildings shall be in good repair, free of hazards, and painted as needed.
- (b) All patient care equipment shall be maintained in a clean, properly calibrated, and safe operating condition;
- (c) All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair to assure proper functioning, and provided with back flow prevention devices, when required, to prevent contamination from entering the water supply;
- (d) All mechanical and electrical equipment shall be maintained in working order, and shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection;
- (e) Loose, cracked, or peeling wallpaper or paint shall be promptly replaced or repaired to provide a satisfactory finish;
- (f) All furniture and furnishings, including mattresses, pillows, and other bedding; window coverings; including curtains, blinds, shades, and screens; and cubicle curtains or privacy screens, shall be maintained in good repair; and,
- (g) The grounds and buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and kept free from refuse, litter, and vermin breeding or harborage areas.
- (2) Each hospital shall employ or otherwise arrange for sufficient personnel to implement and maintain its preventive maintenance program.
Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented 395.1055 FS. History–New 9-4-95, Formerly 59A-3.222.