N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-5.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:27-5.8 - Decontamination of environmental surfaces

(a) Blood spills on environmental surfaces shall be cleaned as specified in the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Rule 29 CFR part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.

(b) Aluminum foil or plastic covers shall be used to protect items and surfaces (for example, light handles) that may become contaminated by blood or saliva during use and that are difficult or impossible to clean and disinfect. Between clients, the coverings shall be removed, discarded, and replaced with clean material.

(c) A low-level disinfectant shall be used on general environmental surfaces.

1. Procedure surfaces shall be disinfected after each use.

2. Horizontal surfaces shall be disinfected daily.

3. Restrooms shall be disinfected daily.

4. General work surfaces in the equipment clean room shall be disinfected daily.

5. All storage cabinets shall be cleaned and disinfected on a frequency established by the operator.

(d) If decontamination and sterilization activities are performed in the same room:

1. Decontamination activities shall not take place simultaneously with packaging and/or sterilization activities; and

2. At the completion of decontamination activities, all countertops and work surfaces shall be disinfected with an approved disinfectant, gloves removed and hands washed before beginning and prep/packaging or sterilization activities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:27-5.8