New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 18 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INFIRMARIES
Section 8.370.18.31 - HOUSEKEEPING
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. The facility must be kept free from offensive odors and accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust, and safety hazards.
B. Examination rooms, operating rooms, patient rooms, waiting areas and other areas of daily usage must be cleaned daily.
C. Floors and walls must be constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. Floor polishes shall provide a slip resistant finish.
D. Bathrooms, lavatories, and drinking fountains must be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary condition.
E. Deodorizers must not be used to mask odors caused by unsanitary conditions or poor housekeeping practices.
F. Storage areas must be kept free from accumulation of refuse, discarded equipment, furniture, paper, and the like.
