- (1) There shall be adequate housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, and healthful environment in the facility.
- (2) Written housekeeping policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented by each facility, and reviewed and updated as necessary.
- (3) The facility shall employ housekeeping staff to maintain both the exterior and interior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
- (4) Housekeeping equipment shall be for institutional use and properly maintained.
- (5) Cleaning solutions for floors shall be prepared in proper strengths according to the manufacturer's instructions and be checked to insure that the proper germicidal concentrations are maintained.
- (6) There shall be sufficient number of noncombustible trash containers. Lids shall be provided where appropriate.
- (7) Storage areas containing cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, or poisonous, dangerous, or flammable materials, shall be stored in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access. Toilet rooms shall not be used as storage places.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: September 13, 2017
Notice of Continuation: August 22, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26-21-6; 26-21-16