New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 20 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.20.32 - 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. Activity areas for participants must be cleaned and tidied daily.
C. Floors and walls must be constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. Floor polishes shall provide a non-slip finish.
D. Bathrooms and lavatories shall 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 accumulations of refuse, discarded furniture, old newspapers, and the like.
G. Combustibles, such as cleaning rags and compounds, must be kept in closed metal containers in areas providing adequate ventilation and away from participant activity and sleeping areas.
H. Poisonous or flammable substances must not be stored in participant's activity areas, or food storage areas.