- (a) The hospice shall develop and implement an infection control program which shall aim to protect the residents, family and personnel from hospice or community associated infections.
- (b) There shall be written policies and procedures governing the infection control program, developed by the hospice administrator and medical director and approved by the governing body.
- (c) Universal precautions, as specified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), shall be defined in writing and strictly followed.
- (d) All employees shall wear clean garments or protective clothing at all times and shall practice good personal hygiene and cleanliness.
- (e) A procedure shall be developed whereby the implementation of the infection control program is monitored on a monthly basis.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E‑202;
Eff. June 1, 1991;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 22, 2018.