Handwashing facilities consisting of hot and cold running water dispensed through a mixing faucet shall be controlled with blade handles or hands-free controls, a towel dispenser with single-service towels or a hand-drying device, and wallmounted hand cleanser dispenser must be located in dietary areas, utility rooms, nurses' stations, pharmacies, laboratories, nurseries, surgical suites, delivery suites, physical therapy rooms, examination and treatment rooms, emergency rooms, laundry, and all toilet rooms. A handwashing facility must be provided in each patient room or in a bath or toilet room connected directly to the room. If existing faucets and controls are replaced or changed, they must be replaced with mixing faucets controlled with blade handles or hands-free controls.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:02:08
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1)(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1)(4).
Plumbing fixtures, § 44:75:13:29.