The clean and soiled areas of the central medical and surgical supply department shall be separated from each other. Space for cleaning equipment and disposing or processing of unclean articles shall be provided in the decontamination area and the plumbing fixtures shall be at least those provided for the soiled utility room. The clean workroom shall be divided into work space, clean storage area, sterilizing facilities, and storage area for sterile supplies. Pathological waste sterilization may not be done in this area. An unsterile supply storage area shall be provided, but it may be located in an area outside this department. Handwashing fixtures shall be provided between the clean and soiled work areas.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:12:07
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).