N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7410.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 41, October 9, 2024

Section 7410.7 - Medical treatment areas

(a) Each secure facility shall provide medical treatment areas for diagnosis and treatment adequate to meet the needs of the resident population.

(b) In newly constructed or renovated facilities that operate infirmary units, each medical treatment area shall contain a nurses' station which shall be an enclosed area and be proximate to the infirmary and observation rooms.

(c) Consistent with the requirements of Subparts 70-1 and 70-2 of Title 10 NYCRR, solid waste originating in medical treatment areas, including but not limited to: garbage, rubbish and other refuse, medical waste and infectious materials shall be disposed of in such a manner that will prevent the transmission of disease and not create a nuisance, fire hazard or breeding place for insects or rodents.

(d) OCFS shall develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive medical housekeeping and infection control policy and procedure specifically tailored to each medical treatment area.

(e) OCFS shall provide that all details, finishes and furnishings in medical treatment areas are able to be easily cleaned and in a condition which facilitates infection control.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7410.7

Renumbered from subtitle AA of chapter III New York State Register April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 15, eff. 4/11/2018