(a) All dialyzer reprocessing procedures and tests, except rinsing of the dialyzer, shall be performed in a room separate from the dialysis treatment area, or in the patient treatment area if no patients are present or as otherwise noted in this Article.(b) The reprocessing room or area shall be restricted to authorized personnel.(c) For the purpose of minimizing the potential for dialyzer/patient mixup and cross-contamination, the reprocessing area shall be of sufficient size to allow for dialyzer reprocessing, storage, and testing.(d) The reprocessing area shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall have a method of disposal of air and chemical effluents which will not contaminate patients.(e) Air levels of disinfectants in the reprocessing area and in the patient treatment area shall be in compliance with California Administrative Code, Title 8, Section 5155, "Airborne Contaminants."(f) Reprocessing rooms and/or the reprocessing area shall be in compliance with the ventilation requirements of odorous and patient treatment rooms specified in the California Administrative Code, Title 24, Chapter 4-21, Part 4, "Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilation Systems for Hospitals."Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 75200
1. New section filed 4-8-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 16). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a), 417.10, 1225 and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 417.10- 417.15, 1226 and 1276, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 4-8-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 16).