Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-335 - In-home services agencies
Part 11 - Facility Support
Section 246-335-762 - Environmental services facilities
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-335-762
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The hospice care center must provide a waste handling area including storage area in a separate area designed to maintain pest control, or in an outside, enclosed space with:
(a) A handwash sink located adjacent to the
path of travel back into patient care areas;
(b) If planned, an interior waste container
wash area with floor drain connected to a sanitary sewage system and hose bibs
with hot and cold water;
(c) If
planned, an exterior waste dumpster and compactor storage area with hose bibs
for cold water.
(2) The hospice care center must provide a locked housekeeping supply room on each floor with:
(a) A service sink or
equivalent;
(b) Soap and towel
dispenser;
(c) A mop rack storage
area for mobile housekeeping equipment and supplies; and
(d) Storage for chemicals.
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