New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.39 - HOUSEKEEPING
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. The facility must be kept free from offensive odors, accumulations of dirt, rubbish, dust and safety hazards.
B. Client rooms must be cleaned and tidied daily.
C. Floors and walls must be constructed of a finish that can be easily cleaned. Floor polish shall provide a slip-resistant finish.
D. Bathrooms and lavatories 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 the unsanitary conditions or poor housekeeping practices.
F. Storage areas must be kept free from accumulation 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 client rooms.
H. Poisonous or flammable substances must not be stored in residential areas, food preparation areas, or food storage areas.
