N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.45

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.370.19.45 - UTILITY AND STORAGE FACILITIES

A. Sufficient clean storage and handling room(s) shall provide closed storage for clean and sterile supplies and equipment.

B. Washing, disinfection, storage and other handling of medical and nursing supplies and equipment shall be accomplished in a manner which ensures segregation of clean and sterile supplies and equipment from those that are contaminated.

C. Soiled utility room(s) shall provide:

(1) clinic service sink, siphon jet or equivalent;

(2) space for soiled linen or laundry containers;

(3) counter top, double compartment sink, and goose-neck spout or equivalent;

(4) storage for cleaning supplies and equipment.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.19.45

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024