Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0003 - Aging Division
Chapter 8 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FOR BOARDING HOMES
Section 8-9 - Infection Control
Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 8-9
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) The provider shall maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This shall include but not be limited to:
(i)
Staff shall practice judicious handwashing when there is direct contact with
residents or their food.
(ii)
Bathrooms shall have soap and toilet paper. Paper towels or a hand blower or
rack space adequate for each resident using the bathroom to hang his/her
personal towel. Use of a common towel is prohibited.
(iii) Clean drinking glasses shall be
available for the residents. Common drinking glasses are prohibited.
(iv) Each resident shall have an individual
comb, toothbrush, towels and washcloths.
(v) Housekeeping practices and procedures
shall be employed to keep the home free of offensive odors and accumulations of
dirt and dust.
(vi) Floors shall be
maintained clean.
(vii) Garbage and
trash shall be stored in tightly covered containers.
(viii) The home shall be maintained free of
insects, rodents and other vermin.
(ix) Private water systems shall be tested
and found to be safe and potable before a license will be granted. Subsequent
testing for safety and potability will be done monthly and records retained for
at least two (2) years.
(x) Linens
and laundry. Laundry service for residents personal clothing shall be provided.
Two complete changes of clean bed linen shall be on hand for each licensed bed.
The use of torn or unclean bed linen is prohibited. Measures will be taken to
ensure that residents clothing is not lost or misplaced in the process of
laundering.
(A) Bed linen will be changed as
necessary but at least weekly. Additional blankets or pillows will be provided
as the need arises. Rubber or water protective sheets shall be used if
needed.
(B) All linens and laundry
shall be bagged or placed in a hamper before being transported to the laundry
area.
(C) Soiled linens shall not
be transported through, sorted, processed or stored in kitchens, food
preparation areas or food storage areas.
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