N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4001.13

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024

Section He-C 4001.13 - Personal Hygiene

(a) Program staff and residents shall wash their hands as needed.

(b) Individuals who are participating in food preparation or food service shall:

(1) Wash their hands as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and prevent cross contamination;

(2) Cover any cuts or abrasions with a secure bandage; and

(3) Not participate in food preparation or food service activities when they have:

a. An infection;

b. A cut or wound which is running or weeping; or

c. A communicable disease that could be spread via food preparation or food service.

(c) Program staff shall not wash their hands after diapering or toileting in sinks that are used for food preparation or clean up.

(d) Program staff shall encourage each resident to brush their teeth each morning and before going to bed, and to shower daily.

(e) Each resident shall have an opportunity to have a shower or bath, with adequate hot water, once each day.

(f) Program staff shall assist residents who are medical technology dependent, or whose functional needs require direct assistance with daily personal hygiene. Such assistance shall be care planned and provided based on resident need.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 4001.13

#2664, eff 3-30-84, EXPIRED: 3-30-90

New. #8581, eff 4-20-06, EXPIRED: 4-20-06

New. #10576, INTERIM, eff 4-26-14, EXPIRES: 10-23-14

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10705, Effective 10/23/2014, Expires10/23/2024.

Amended by Volume XLI Number 06, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13151, Effective 12/30/2020, Expires 12/30/2020.