S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-17.1700.1707

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

Section 61-17.1700.1707 - Housekeeping (II)

A. The facility and its grounds shall be uncluttered, clean, and free of vermin and offensive odors. There shall be sufficient cleaning supplies and equipment available. Housekeeping shall at a minimum include:

1. Cleaning each specific area, including storage areas, of the facility. Accumulated waste material shall be removed daily or more often if necessary;

2. Cleaning and disinfection, as needed, of equipment used and/or maintained in each area. Cleaning and disinfection shall be appropriate to the area and the equipment's purpose or use and shall include resident room preparation for new occupants;

3. Disposable materials and equipment shall be used by one (1) resident only, in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and then disposed of in an acceptable manner;

4. Storage of chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies in cabinets or well-lighted closets and rooms, inaccessible to residents;

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

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

B. All air filters shall be maintained free of excess dust and combustible material. Filters shall be replaced or cleaned when the resistance has reached a value of recommended replacement by the manufacturer.

C. Dry dusting and dry sweeping are prohibited.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-17.1700.1707

Renumbered from 61-17.1800.1807 State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2016.