Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 551 - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY OR RELATED CONDITIONS
Subchapter D - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
Section 551.73 - Environmental Services
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 551.73
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Pest control.
(1) The facility must be kept free of
insects, rodents, and vermin. The least toxic and least flammable effective
chemicals must be used. Poisons must not be stored with food products and must
be under lock.
(2) Garbage and
trash must be stored in an enclosed container, protected against leakage,
contact with disease vectors, and access to animals. It must be stored in an
area separate from those used for the preparation and storage of food and must
be removed from the premises in conformity with state and local practices. A
garbage or trash container must be maintained free of accumulations and
coatings of garbage. A garbage storage area must be kept clean and in good
repair.
(b) Storage. Storage items must be neatly arranged and placed to minimize fire hazard. Gasoline, volatile materials, paint, and similar products, excluding personal items, must not be stored in the building accommodating residents except as may be approved by the local fire marshal. Accumulations of extraneous material and refuse must not be permitted.
(c) Laundry.
(1) There must be clean linen
available at all times, and in a quantity to meet the needs of the
residents.
(2) Clean linen must be
stored in a clean storage area, which is easily accessible to staff.
(3) Soiled linen and clothing in a large
facility must be transported or stored in approved containers or bags.
(A) Soiled laundry storage must be in a
separate, well ventilated area and must not be permitted to accumulate in other
areas of the facility.
(B) A soiled
bag or container must not be used to convey clean linens.
(C) Soiled linens must not be sorted,
laundered, rinsed, or stored in bathrooms, resident rooms, corridors, kitchens,
or food storage areas.
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