A h andwashing facilit y consisting of hot and cold running water dispensed through a mixing faucet controlled with blade handles or hands-free controls, a towel dispenser with single-service towels or a hand-drying device, and wall-mounted hand cleanser dispenser must be located in each dietary area, utility room, nurses' station, pharmac y , laborator y , nurser y , surgical suite, delivery suite, physical therapy room, examination and treatment room, emergency room, laundry, and toilet room. A handwashing facility must be provided in each patient room or in a bath or toilet room connected directly to the room. If existing faucets and controls are replaced or changed, they must be replaced with mixing faucets controlled with blade handles or other hands-free controls.

Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015 ; 50 SDR 62, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 (1)(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2015-10-13.