6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1011-1-15-7
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-15-7 - SANITARY ENVIRONMENT7.1 Housekeeping Services 7.1.1 Each dialysis treatment clinic shall establish organized housekeeping services that are planned, operated, and maintained to provide a pleasant, safe and sanitary environment. The services shall be under the supervision of a person competent in environmental sanitation and management.7.1.2 There shall be specific written procedures for appropriate cleaning of the physical plant and equipment, giving special emphasis to procedures that apply to infection control. Policies shall be established to provide supervision and training programs for housekeeping personnel.7.1.3 Solutions, cleaning compounds, and hazardous substances shall be properly labeled and stored in safe places. Paper towels, tissues, and other supplies shall be stored in a manner to prevent their contamination prior to use.7.1.4 Dry dusting and sweeping are prohibited.7.1.5 All rubbish and refuse containers shall be impervious and tightly covered. Carts used to transport rubbish and refuse shall be constructed of impervious materials, shall be enclosed, and shall be used solely for this purpose. Accumulated waste material shall be removed at least daily.7.2 Insect, Pest and Rodent Control 7.2.1 Written policies and procedures shall provide for effective control and eradication of insects, pests, and rodents.7.2.2 The clinic shall have a pest control program provided by maintenance personnel or by contract with a pest control company using the least toxic and least flammable effective pesticides.7.2.3 The pesticides shall not be stored in patient or food areas and shall be kept under lock, and only properly trained responsible personnel shall be allowed to apply insecticides and rodenticides.7.2.4 Screens or other approved methods shall be provided on all exterior openings and the structure shall be maintained to prevent entry of rats or mice through cracks in foundations, holes in walls, around service pipes, etc.7.3 Waste Disposal 7.3.1 The clinic shall make provision for proper and safe disposal of all types of waste products.7.3.2 All personnel shall wash their hands thoroughly after handling medical waste products.7.3.3 All sewage shall be discharged into a public sewer system, or if such is not available, shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner consistent with applicable state laws and regulations.7.3.4 No exposed sewer line shall be located directly above working, storing, or eating surfaces in kitchens, food storage rooms, or where medical supplies are prepared, processed or stored.7.3.5 All garbage, not treated as sewage, shall be collected in watertight containers in a manner that prevents it from becoming a nuisance, and shall be removed from the facility on a scheduled basis per public or contracted service.7.3.6 A sufficient number of sound watertight containers with tight-fitting lids, to hold all garbage that accumulates between collections, shall be provided. Lids shall be kept on the containers. Any racks or stands shall be kept in good repair.7.3.7 Garbage containers shall be cleaned each time they are emptied. (Single service container liners are recommended.) A paved storage area for the containers shall be provided.