New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 19 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INHOME AND INPATIENT HOSPICE CARE
Section 8.370.19.37 - SANITATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Storage and handling of food: All food shall be purchased, stored, prepared, distributed and served under sanitary conditions which prevent contamination.
B. All equipment, appliances and utensils used in preparation or serving of food shall be maintained in a functional, sanitary and safe condition.
C. The hospice facility will ensure that requirements of the environmental health authority having jurisdiction are met. The dietary area will be inspected by the environmental health authority and the inspection results will be posted in the dietary area. Exception: Hospice facilities with four or less patients will be exempt from this requirement if the environmental health authority waives this requirement and a letter of the exemption is on file with the health facility licensing and certification bureau.