S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-103.1700.1703

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-103.1700.1703 - Housekeeping (II)

A. Effective measures shall be taken to protect against the entrance of vermin into the facility and the breeding or presence of vermin on the premises.

B. Interior housekeeping shall, at a minimum, include:

1. Cleaning each specific area of the facility;

2. Cleaning and disinfection, as needed, of equipment use and/or maintained in each area appropriate to the area and the equipment's purpose or use;

3. Cleaning and disinfection to prevent offensive odors; and

4. Safe storage of chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies in locked cabinets, or well-lighted closets and/or rooms, inaccessible to residents. If cleaning carts are utilized for storage, they shall be locked when not in use. When the cleaning cart is in use, it shall be supervised by authorized staff.

C. Exterior housekeeping shall, at a minimum, include:

1. Cleaning of all exterior areas, such as porches and ramps, and removal of safety impediments, such as snow and ice;

2. Keeping facility grounds free of weeds, rubbish, clutter, overgrown landscaping, and other potential breeding sources for vermin;

3. Storage areas for chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, equipment, and supplies, shall be locked and inaccessible to residents. When in use, chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, equipment, and supplies shall be supervised by authorized staff; and

4. Refuse storage and disposal shall be in accordance with R.61-25.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-103.1700.1703

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016.