Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-57.35
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024
Rule 481-57.35 - Housekeeping(1) Written procedures shall be established and implemented for daily and weekly cleaning schedules. (Ill) (2) Each resident room shall be cleaned on a routine schedule. (Ill)(3) All rooms, corridors, storage areas, linen closets, attics, and basements shall be kept in a clean, orderly condition, free of unserviceable furniture and equipment and accumulations of refuse. (II, III) (4) A hallway or corridor shall not be used for storage of equipment. (II, III)(5) All odors shall be kept under control by cleanliness and proper ventilation. (Ill)(6) Clothing worn by personnel shall be clean and washable. (Ill)(7) Housekeeping and maintenance personnel shall be provided with well-constructed and properly maintained equipment appropriate to the function for which it is to be used. (Ill)(8) All furniture, bedding, linens, and equipment shall be cleaned periodically and before use by another resident. (II, III)(9) Polishes used on floors shall provide a nonslip finish. (II, III)(10) Throw or scatter rugs shall have nonskid backing. (II, III)(11) Entrances, exits, steps, and outside walkways shall be kept free from ice, snow, and other hazards. (II, III)Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-57.35
ARC 0766C, IAB 5/29/2013, effective 7/3/2013Amended by IAB December 10, 2014/Volume XXXVII, Number 12, effective 1/14/2015