6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1 Chapter 02, pt. 12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 20, October 25, 2024

Part 12 - Infectious Disease Mitigation and Control

12.1Statutory Authority

12.1.1 The requirements of this Part 12 shall be overseen and enforced by the Department in a manner consistent with Parts 2.10 and 2.11 of this Chapter.

12.2General Requirements

12.2.1 Infectious Disease Mitigation, Vaccine, and Treatment Plans

(A) All facilities licensed under this chapter shall establish and maintain an infectious disease mitigation, vaccine and treatment plan. This plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:

(1) Identification of designated staff who shall coordinate vaccine information, administration, and tracking and reporting of the vaccination status of staff and, if applicable, residents on an ongoing basis;

(2) The name and location of the infectious disease vaccine and treatment provider(s) that will be used by the facility to facilitate administration of vaccines and treatment;

(3) How the facility will assess and address the vaccination of new staff and, if applicable, residents.

12.2.2 Infection Control Officer

(A) Applicability

(1) The requirements of this part 12.2.2 shall apply to the following licensed facility types only, except where otherwise indicated:

(a) Assisted Living Residences;

(b) Nursing Care Facilities; and

(c) Facilities for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, including both Group Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(B) Each facility shall assign at least one (1) staff member responsible for the site management of the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program and training. This individual shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Completing an infection prevention and control training from a nationally-recognized provider within two (2) weeks of appointment/designation that meets the following requirements based on facility type;

(a) Infection Control Officers at nursing care facilities and intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities shall complete at least nineteen (19) hours of initial training.

(b) Infection Control Officers at assisted living residences and all group homes for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities shall complete at least 1.5 hours of initial training.

(2) Completing a minimum of 1.5 hours of continuing education in infection prevention and control on an annual basis from a nationally-recognized provider sufficient to stay current on changing guidance and requirements in the field;

(3) Providing on-site management of infectious disease prevention and response activities and general infection prevention duties;

(4) Ensuring the facility complies with Department reporting requirements related to infectious diseases;

(5) Providing facility access to, and ensuring proper supply, use, handling, and implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disinfectants, used per manufacturer's guidelines;

(6) Maintaining a facility respiratory protection program compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134);

(7) Advising and educating residents, staff, and visitors on current precautions being taken in the facility for infectious diseases and the prevention of their spread; and

(8) Notifying residents, designated representatives, and staff of updated Centers for Disease Control (CDC) vaccination recommendations, and ensuring vaccines for infectious diseases are available to staff and residents inside their facility within sixty (60) days of any update to the CDC's vaccine recommendations.

6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 02, pt. 12