16 Del. Admin. Code § 3355-10.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 3355-10.0 - Environment10.1 The FSSC must have a safe and sanitary environment, properly constructed, equipped, and maintained to protect the health and safety of patients.10.2 Laundry and linens 10.2.1 An adequate supply of clean linen or disposable materials shall be maintained.10.2.2 Clean linen shall be stored, handled and transported to prevent contamination.10.2.3 Linens shall be maintained in good repair.10.2.4 There shall be separate and distinct areas for the storage and handling of clean and soiled linens.10.2.5 Soiled linen shall be handled, transported, stored and processed in a manner to prevent leakage and the spread of infection.10.2.6 Soiled linen not processed on a daily basis must be stored in a separate properly ventilated storage area.10.2.7 Soiled linen must be removed from the operating/procedure room after each procedure.10.2.8 Carts used to transport soiled linen must be constructed of impervious materials and must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.10.2.9 Laundry processed on-site: 10.2.9.1 The laundry processing area shall be arranged to allow for an orderly progressive flow of work from the soiled to the clean area.10.2.9.2 The temperature of water during the washing process shall be controlled to provide a minimum temperature of 165° Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or 130° Fahrenheit if the soap/detergent supplier will verify that their products will work effectively at that lower temperature. A label indicating same shall be affixed to the laundry machine.10.2.10 Laundry processed off-site: 10.2.10.1 The FSSC must have a contract with a commercial or hospital laundry.10.2.10.2 Clean linens returned to the FSSC must be completely wrapped or covered to protect against contamination.10.3 Sanitation and housekeeping 10.3.1 The FSSC shall provide housekeeping services to maintain a clean, sanitary, safe environment which is free from odors.10.3.2 Operating/procedure rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned after each use.10.3.3 All cleaning materials, solutions, cleaning compounds and hazardous substances shall be: 10.3.3.1 Properly identified;10.3.3.2 Stored in a safe place; and10.3.3.3 Stored separate from patient care items and food.10.3.4 Cleaning shall be performed in a manner which minimizes the spread of pathogenic organisms in the environment.10.3.5 The FSSC shall be kept free of insects and rodents. A contract with a pest control agency shall be executed and available for review.10.4 Waste storage and disposal 10.4.1 All rubbish and refuse containers shall be impervious, lined and clean.10.4.2 All rubbish and refuse shall be collected, stored and disposed of in a manner designed to prevent transmission of disease.10.4.3 All contaminated dressings, pathological or similar waste shall be properly disposed of.10.4.4 All personnel must wash their hands immediately after handling rubbish or refuse.10.5 Fire safety 10.5.1 The FSSC must be inspected annually by the fire marshal having jurisdiction and all applications for license (new and renewal) must include documentation, dated within the past 12 months, indicating compliance to all applicable fire code regulations.10.5.2 Failure to provide documentation from the fire marshal having jurisdiction, dated within the past 12 months, indicating compliance to all applicable fire code regulations shall be grounds for licensure action.10.5.3 All employees shall be trained in procedures to be followed in the event of a fire and emergency. Training shall be part of initial employee orientation and shall be conducted quarterly thereafter.16 Del. Admin. Code § 3355-10.0
25 DE Reg. 627( 12/1/2021) (final)