Section 79843 - HousekeepingThe correctional treatment center shall be kept in a clean, safe, orderly, and sanitary condition, free from offensive odors.
(a) Each correctional treatment center shall make provision for the routine cleaning of articles and surfaces such as furniture, floors, walls, ceilings, supply and exhaust grills and lighting fixtures with a detergent and/or disinfectant as appropriate.(b) There shall be written policies and procedures developed and implemented to include but not limited to the following: (1) Cleaning of occupied patient areas, nurses' stations, work areas, halls, entrances, storage areas, rest rooms, laundry, pharmacy and offices.(2) Cleaning of specialized care areas such as operating rooms.(3) Cleaning of isolation areas.(4) Cleaning of kitchen and associated areas.(5) Cleaning of walls and ceilings.(6) Terminal cleaning of patient unit upon discharge of patient.(7) Utilization of housekeeping cleaning supplies and equipment.(c) The correctional treatment center shall designate a specific person to be in charge of the housekeeping services, who shall also participate in the correctional treatment center's infection control committee.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 79843
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1267.10(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250(j) and 1254, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 6-10-94; operative 1-1-96 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1250 (Register 94, No. 23).