Okla. Admin. Code § 310:641-15-15

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:641-15-15 - Emergency medical response agency sanitation requirements

(a) The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for each emergency medical response agency's equipment, facilities, vehicles, and personnel:

(1) the interior of the vehicle and the equipment within the vehicle shall be sanitary and maintained in good working order when in service;

(2) the exterior of the vehicle shall be clean and maintained in good working order to ensure the vehicle can operate safely and in accordance with applicable sections of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes;

(3) clean linen, blankets, washcloths, and hand-towels shall be stored in a manner that is free of dirt and debris,

(4) medical supplies and equipment shall be stored in a safe and secure manner.

(b) soiled linen shall be placed in a closed container which may include plastic bags with ties. Any linen which is suspected of being contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious disease shall be placed in a properly marked closed container for cleaning or disposal;

(c) contaminated disposable supplies shall be placed in properly marked appropriately marked or designated containers in a manner that deters accidental exposure.

(d) Implements inserted into the patient's nose or mouth shall be single-service wrapped and properly stored and handled. When multi-use items are utilized, the local health care facilities should be consulted for instructions in sanitation and handling of such items.

(e) Personnel shall be clean, especially hands and fingernails, and well groomed. Clothing worn by personnel shall be clean. The licensee shall provide in each vehicle a means of hand decontamination for the attendants.

(f) Oxygen humidifier(s) shall be single use;

(g) All medications, supplies and sterile equipment with expiration dates shall be current.

(h) Expired medications, supplies, and sterile equipment shall be discarded appropriately.

(i) Tampering, removing, or altering expiration dates on medications, supplies, and equipment is prohibited.

(j) The station facility, ambulance bays, living quarters, and office areas shall be clean, orderly, and free of safety and health hazards;

(k) All storage spaces used for storage of linens, equipment, medical supplies, and other supplies at the base station shall be kept clean;

(l) Agency vehicles and facilities shall be free of any evidence of use of lighted or smokeless tobacco products except in designated smoking areas consistent with the provisions of 310:641-1-4.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:641-15-15

Added by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022