S.C. Code Regs. § 61-103.K
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 34, August 23, 2024
Section 61-103.K - Maintenance, Housekeeping and Refuse Disposal(1) Maintenance: Facilities, and all equipment such as elevators, furnaces, emergency lights, et cetera, shall be kept in good repair and operating condition.(2) Housekeeping: (II) (a) General: The facility shall be kept neat, clean and odor free. Accumulated waste material must be removed daily or more often, if necessary. There must be frequent cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, woodwork and windows. The premises must be kept free from rodent and insect infestation. Bath and toilet facilities must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.(b) Room Cleaning: All bedside equipment shall be cleaned regularly. Mattresses and pillows shall be aired and if damaged or contaminated, replaced. The bed must be remade with fresh linens, as necessary, to maintain a clean and sanitary condition for each resident. Prior to occupancy by another resident, the linen must also be changed.(c) Linen: An adequate supply of sanitary linen shall be available at all times.(d) Soiled Linen: Soiled linen shall be kept in closed containers and stored separately from resident areas.(e) Janitor Closet: All janitor closets and equipment shall be cleaned daily. Frequent inspections should be made by a responsible person for compliance. Cleaning materials and supplies shall be stored in a safe manner in a well-lighted closet. All harmful agents shall be in a locked cabinet or closet.(3) Refuse Disposal: (a) Storage and Disposal: All garbage and refuse shall be deposited in suitable, water-tight, closed containers. These containers shall be covered and stored outside the kitchen and placed on an approved platform so as to prevent overturning by animals, the entrance of flies or the creation of a nuisance. Refuse shall be disposed of periodically.(b) Cleaning: Immediately after emptying, containers for garbage shall be properly cleaned.(4) Outside Areas: All outside areas, grounds and/or adjacent buildings shall be kept free of rubbish, grass and weeds that may serve as a fire hazard or as a haven for roaches, rodents and other pests.