Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XIX - Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Renal Dialysis Centers
Chapter 3 - Operations and Maintenance
Section XIX-301 - General [formerly paragraph 19:003]

A. The building shall be in good repair, reflect good housekeeping and shall be free of insects and rodents and when necessary, dust control measures shall be employed. Equipment shall be clean and in good repair for the safety and well being of the patients and employees. Equipment should be properly disinfected or sterilized as required.

B. [Formerly paragraph 19:004] Employee health shall meet the requirements of Part I, §117 and Part II, §501-503 C.

C. [Formerly paragraph 19:009] Housekeeping. An approved method of cleaning patient rooms, floors, and corridors shall be provided. Use EPA approved hospital grade disinfectant matched to local water conditions; dilute and apply according to manufacturer's directions. Separate cleaning equipment shall be provided for the food preparation and storage area, operating rooms, and delivery rooms. Removable mop heads shall be provided for proper cleaning and disinfection. Wet vacuum operations are encouraged. A mop sink and a sufficient amount of storage area shall be provided to store all cleaning compounds and equipment.

D. [Formerly paragraph 19:010] Storage. There shall be clean storage space throughout the building for all supplies and equipment, which shall include provision for the safe separation of different items and located away from foot traffic and overhead contamination.

E. [Formerly paragraph 19:011] Water Supply. All water supplies shall conform to Part XII of this Code and to the federal drinking water standards. Approved emergency water supply shall be provided or made available in the event of internal or external disaster.

F. [Formerly paragraph 19:012] Food Service. The dietary unit of the hospital shall comply with all the provisions established in Part XXIII of this Code.