Section 216-RICR-40-10-8.7 - Environmental Management8.7.1 Housekeeping A. The Center shall be maintained and equipped to provide functional, sanitary, safe and comfortable environment, with all furnishings in good repair, and the premises shall be kept free of hazards.B. Written policies and procedures shall be established pertaining to environmental controls to assure comfortable, safe and sanitary environment with well-lighted space.C. Equipment and supplies shall be provided for cleaning of all surfaces. Such equipment shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.D. Hazardous cleaning solutions, compounds, and substances shall be labeled, stored in a safe place and kept in an enclosed section separated from other cleaning materials.E. Cleaning shall be performed in a manner which minimizes the spread of pathogenic organisms in the atmosphere.F. Birth rooms shall be thoroughly cleaned after each delivery in accordance with the Center's infection control policies.G. Smoking shall be permitted only in areas designated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-20.10.8.7.2 Laundry Service A. Each Center shall make provisions for the cleaning of all linens and other washable goods provided either on the premises or per contractual arrangement.B. A Center having laundry service on the premises shall have adequate space and equipment for the safe and effective operation of a laundry service, and in unsewered areas shall obtain approval of the sewage system to ensure adequacy in accordance with the "Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems."C. There shall be distinct areas for the separate storage and handling of clean and soiled linens.D. All soiled linen shall be placed in closed containers prior to transporting to laundry.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-10-8.7
Amended effective 11/25/2018