N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7651.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 7651.7 - Medical treatment areas generally

(a) All buildings housing medical treatment areas within each correctional facility shall provide space for diagnosis and treatment adequate to meet the needs of the facility population.

(b) In newly constructed or renovated facilities, 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 10 NYCRR Subparts 70-1 and 70-2, solid waste originating in medical treatment areas, including but not limited to: garbage, rubbish and other refuse; biological 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) The department shall develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive medical housekeeping and infection control policy and procedure specifically tailored to each medical treatment area.

(e) The department shall ensure 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 § 7651.7

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