Rule 111-8-4-.15 - Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance and Sterile Supplies(1) Each center shall provide sufficient space and equipment and ensure that housekeeping and maintenance is sufficient to keep the center and equipment in a clean and tidy condition and state of good repair. Proper maintenance shall be provided as necessary to correct, prevent, or adjust faulty equipment and/or correct other undesirable conditions.(2) Laundry service shall be provided. Separate space and facilities shall be provided for receiving, sorting and storing soiled laundry, and for sorting, storing and issuing of clean laundry, if reusable items are utilized.(3) There shall be adequate space and facilities for receiving, packaging and proper sterilizing and storage of supplies and equipment, consistent with the services to be provided.(4) Special precaution shall be taken to ensure that sterile instruments and supplies are kept separate from non-sterile instruments and supplies. Sterilization records shall be kept and sterile items shall be dated and utilized, based on established procedures.(5) A recognized method of checking sterilizer performance shall be adopted.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-4-.15
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-4et seq. and 31-7-1 et seq.
Original Rule entitled "Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance and Sterile Supplies" adopted. F. Feb. 20, 2013; eff. Mar. 12, 2013.