California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 4 - Intermediate Care Facilities
Article 5 - Physical Plant
Section 73675 - Housekeeping

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 73675

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Each facility shall make provisions for the routine cleaning of articles and surfaces such as furniture, floors, walls, ceilings, supply and exhaust grills and lighting fixtures.

(b) There shall be routines and procedures posted indicating daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, for all areas of the facility.

(c) There shall be sufficient cleaning supplies and equipment available to housekeeping staff.

(1) Cleaning supplies and equipment shall be stored in rooms for housekeeping use only.

(2) A commercial detergent germicide shall be used for all cleaning.

(3) Mop heads shall be removable and changed at least daily.

(d) There shall be sufficient housekeeping personnel to maintain the interior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly and attractive manner free from offensive odors.

(e) A person qualified by experience and training shall be in charge of housekeeping department.

(f) An adequate number of janitors' closets, service sinks and storage areas shall be maintained to meet the needs of the facility.

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