Section R432-150-27 - Maintenance Services(1) The licensee shall ensure that buildings, equipment, and grounds are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair for the safety and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors.(2) For facility maintenance services the licensee shall ensure: (a) the administrator employs a person, qualified by experience and training, to be in charge of facility maintenance;(b) if the licensee contracts for maintenance services, there is a signed and dated agreement that details each service provided and the contracted maintenance service meets each requirement of this section;(c) the licensee develops and implements a written maintenance program, that includes preventive maintenance, to ensure the continued operation of the facility and sanitary practices throughout the facility;(d) the premises are free from vermin and rodents;(e) entrances, exits, steps, ramps, and outside walkways are maintained in a safe condition with regard to snow, ice, and other hazards;(f) emergency lighting and heat are provided to meet the needs of residents in a facility that provides care for residents who are unable to be relocated in an emergency;(g) functional flashlights are available for emergency use by staff;(h) any facility equipment is tested, calibrated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer specifications;(i) testing frequency and calibration documentation is available for department review;(j) documentation of testing or calibration conducted by an outside agency is available for department review;(k) any spaces within buildings that house people, machinery, equipment, approaches to buildings, and parking lots have lighting;(l) heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems are maintained to provide comfortable temperatures;(m) back-flow prevention devices are maintained in operating condition and tested according to manufacturer specifications;(n) hot water temperature controls automatically regulate temperatures of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by residents and hot water is delivered to public and resident care areas at temperatures between 105-115 degrees F;(o) disposable and single use items are properly disposed of after use;(p) nursing equipment and supplies are available as determined by facility policy in accordance with the needs of the residents;(q) there is at least one first aid kit available at a specified location in the facility accompanied by a current edition of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross or the American Medical Association;(r) there is at least one Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) approved spill or clean-up kit for blood-borne pathogens; and(s) vehicles used to transport residents are:(i) licensed with a current vehicle registration and safety inspection;(ii) equipped with individual, size-appropriate safety restraints including seat belts that are installed and used in accordance with manufacturer specifications;(iii) equipped with a first aid kit and current version of a first aid manual approved by the American Red Cross or the American Medical Association; and(iv) equipped with an OSHA-approved spill or clean-up kit.Utah Admin. Code R432-150-27
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/12/2023