Current through September 17, 2024
Every building or space utilized for the care and treatment
of the consumer must comply with the following:
009.01
HOUSEKEEPING.
Housekeeping services to protect the health and safety of the consumer in
accordance with acceptable standards of practice and manufacturer's
instructions must be provided, including the following:
(A) Spaces must be constructed utilizing
smooth, washable materials and maintained in a clean condition. Abrasive
surfaces may be used to reduce or prevent accidents where wet or slippery
surfaces present a hazard;
(B)
Equipment, fixtures, furniture and furnishings, including windows, draperies,
curtains, flooring, and carpeting must be kept clean and free of
contaminants;
(C) All garbage must
be disposed of to prevent the attraction of vermin, to minimize odors and the
potential transmission of diseases;
(D) Cleaning equipment and supplies must be
available; and
(E) Hazardous
materials must be secured to prevent accidental or intentional ingestion,
inhalation, or consumption by the consumer.
009.02
MAINTENANCE.
All parts of a facility or service, and all equipment, fixtures and furnishings
are to be maintained in good working order and meet the following standards:
(A) Surfaces must be smooth, free of sharp
edges, splinters, or potential safety risks;
(B) Doors, stairways, passageways, aisles and
other means of exit must be maintained to prevent hazards which might pose a
potential safety risk;
(C) Routine
and preventative maintenance must be performed in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions and documentation of maintenance must be
maintained;
(D) Sound and lighting
levels must be conducive to the care and treatment provided;
(E) Maintenance equipment and supplies must
be available; and
(F) Hazardous
materials must be secured to prevent accidental or intentional ingestion,
inhalation, or consumption by the consumer.
009.03
ANIMALS. Any
animal at a facility or service, whether owned by the facility, a consumer or a
visitor, must not jeopardize consumer health and safety. A licensee that allows
animals to be on the premises must implement written policies and procedures to
ensure:
(A) Animals are examined annually and
have received all vaccinations, as recommended by a licensed veterinarian
annually;
(B) Provisions have been
implemented to prevent the presence and spread of fleas, ticks and other
parasites;
(C) Animals are
prohibited from being in food preparation, storage, or serving areas during
food preparation and serving times, with the exception of service
animals;
(D) Identification of a
staff person, identified by job title, who is designated to be responsible for
care and supervision of a facility owned animal while the animal is at the
facility or service and designated to oversee a non-facility owned animal while
the animal is at the facility or service;
(E) Compliance with state, local, or other
ordinances regarding animals or specific breeds identified by those laws or
ordinances; and
(F) Any animal that
has bitten or attacked any person without provocation or has been determined by
the local health authority to be dangerous is not allowed in the facility or
used by the service.
009.04
OTHER SAFETY
MEASURES. The licensee must ensure a facility or service maintains
the environment in a manner to minimize accidents and to promote safety. This
includes:
(A) Prohibiting firearms, weapons,
weapon accessories and ammunitions;
(B) Restricting access to mechanical
equipment which may pose a danger to the consumer;
(C) Safety outlets must be installed and used
for a facility or service that provides care or treatment to consumers under
the age of 6; and
(D) Providing
water for bathing and hand hygiene at safe temperatures to accommodate the
comfort and preferences of the consumer and to prevent the potential of thermal
injury.
(i) Water temperatures must not
exceed:
(1) 110 degrees Fahrenheit at bathing
and therapy fixtures; and
(2) 120
degrees Fahrenheit at hand washing fixtures.
009.05
SWIMMING POOLS,
THERAPY POOLS AND HOT TUBS. When provided, a licensee must ensure
safe operation in accordance with current standards of practice, state and
federal law, including:
(A) Designation of a
staff member pool operator responsible to oversee operation and
maintenance;
(B) Supervision
requirements;
(C) Determination of
types and numbers of rescue equipment needed in the immediate area;
(D) Method of summoning assistance in the
event of an emergency;
(E) Methods
to reduce the potential transmission of disease; and
(F) Maintaining documentation of daily and
weekly water quality and water temperature checks.
