New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 10 - FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTERS
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FREESTANDING BIRTH CENTERS
Section 7.10.2.39 - MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.10.2.39
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
Each facility shall comply with the following minimum environmental requirements:
A. Floors and walls: All finishes shall be kept clean and shall be of the type that is appropriate for the cleaning methods and solutions used to maintain a clean and safe environment.
(1)
Floor material shall be readily cleanable and wear resistant.
(2) In all areas subject to wet cleaning,
floor materials shall not be physically affected by liquid germicidal or
cleaning solution.
(3) Floors
subject to traffic while wet including showers and bath areas shall have a slip
resistant surface.
(4) Wall
finishes shall be washable and in the proximity of plumbing fixtures, shall be
smooth and moisture resistant.
(5)
In areas subject to wet cleaning, the intersection of the floor and wall shall
be sealed with a coved base or a wood bases tightly sealed connection without
voids.
(6) Floor and wall areas
penetrated by pipes, ducts and conduits shall be tightly sealed to minimize
entry of rodents and insects. Joints of structural elements shall be similarly
sealed.
(7) Threshold and expansion
joint covers shall be flush with the floor surface to facilitate use of
wheelchairs and carts.
B. Water: The facility shall provide water in sufficient quantity to support all services provided and shall:
(1) insure that if the water is
obtained from a private water system and not a publically approved system, the
water supply is inspected, tested and approved by the New Mexico environment
department or appropriate authority prior to licensure; the facility shall be
responsible for insuring that subsequent periodic testing and inspection of any
private water systems is made at intervals prescribed by the New Mexico
environment department or the legally responsible authority which oversees or
inspects, tests, and approves the specific system;
(2) provide hot water at each hot water
outlet at all times with hot water for hand washing facilities, tubs and
showers not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the delivery point.
C. Water heaters:
(1) Must be able to supply hot water to all
hot water taps within the facility at full pressure during peak demand periods
and maintain a maximum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
(2) Must be enclosed and separated from other
parts of the building premises by construction as required by applicable state
and local building codes, if using fired fuel.
(3) Must be equipped with an operable
pressure relief valve (pop-off-valve) which is tested on a schedule recommended
by the manufacturer.
D. Sewage and waste disposal: The facility shall provide for proper sewage and waste disposal at all times including:
(1) If the facility sewage and liquid waste
system is not part of an approved public system, the private sewage system must
be inspected, tested and approved by the New Mexico environment department
prior to licensure. The facility shall be responsible to insure that periodic
testing or inspection of its private sewage disposal systems is made as
required by the New Mexico environment department or the legally responsible
authority which oversee or inspects the specific system.
(2) If municipal or community garbage
collection and disposal services are not available, the method of collection
and disposal of the facility's solid waste must be inspected and approved by
the New Mexico environment department or the legally responsible authority
which oversee or inspects the specific system.
(3) All external garbage and refuse
receptacles must be kept clean, durable, have tight fitting lids, must be
insect, rodent and animal proof, washable, leak proof, and constructed of
materials which will not absorb liquids.
E. Environmental services: The facility shall provide:
(1) A separate
lockable storage area or closet for environmental cleaning supplies.
(2) Proper disposal of all liquids and waste
resulting from cleaning contaminated areas.
(3) Proper procedures shall be maintained,
and techniques used, consistent with the facility's policies and procedures and
applicable regulations for disposal of bio-waste and sanitary disposal of all
other wastes.
F. Cleaning:
(1) The facility must be kept
clean and free from offensive odors and accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust,
and safety hazards.
(2) Deodorizers
must not be used to mask odors caused by unsanitary conditions or poor
housekeeping practices.
(3) Safe
and effective procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all facility areas and
equipment shall be followed consistently to safeguard the health of the
clients, staff, and visitors.
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