- (a) A limited services rural hospital (LSRH) shall follow universal precautions for all patient care activities in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 §1910.1030(d)(1)-(3) (relating to Bloodborne Pathogens) and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 85, Subchapter I (relating to Prevention of Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B Virus by Infected Health Care Workers).
(b) An LSRH shall develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to provide and actively monitor a safe, functional, comfortable, and sanitary environment that minimizes or prevents transmission of infectious diseases for all patients, visitors, and the public.
- (1) The LSRH shall clean blood spills immediately or as soon as is practical with a disposable cloth and an appropriate chemical disinfectant.
- (2) The surface shall be subjected to intermediate-level disinfection in accordance with the manufacturer's directions for use, if a commercial liquid chemical disinfectant is used.
- (3) When a solution of chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is used, the solution shall be at least 1:100 sodium hypochlorite and mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's directions for use. The surface to be treated shall be compatible with this type of chemical treatment.
- (4) The LSRH shall use dedicated cleaning supplies (i.e., mop, bucket) for the cleaning of blood spills.
Source Note:The provisions of this §511.74 adopted to be effective October 5, 2023, 48 TexReg 5668.