Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-31-6 - Physical Facilities6.1. Life Safety - The birthing center shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Codes and the Fire Prevention Code known as the Fire Safety Code, as adopted by the West Virginia fire commission and the additional promulgated fire safety regulations as filed by the state fire commission.6.2. General Construction 6.2.1. There shall be drainage, sewerage disposal, hot and cold running water supply, and electricity which shall meet state and local laws and rules and regulations. Evidence of compliance shall be available in the birthing center and shall, upon written request, be submitted to the director.6.2.2. Local building codes and zoning restrictions shall be observed. Evidence of compliance shall be available in the birthing center and shall, upon written request, be submitted to the director.6.3. Food Service - Any catered food service or on-premises food service provided by the facility shall be in compliance with West Virginia Food Service Sanitation Regulations promulgated by the West Virginia board of health.6.4. General Maintenance 6.4.1. The birthing center shall establish and implement a written program of preventive maintenance to ensure that all essential mechanical, electrical and client care equipment is in safe operating condition.6.4.2. Stairwells and corridors shall be kept free from obstruction at all times.6.4.3. The interior and the grounds of the birthing center shall be kept in sanitary, safe and presentable condition and shall be free from accumulated rubbish and other health hazards of a similar nature.6.4.4. Effective measures shall be taken to minimize the presence of insects, rodents and vermin. Pesticides shall not be applied in any way that constitutes a hazard to clients, staff or any other persons.6.4.5. Maintenance and housekeeping services may be provided by another organization.6.4.6. All floor surfaces, wall surfaces, water closets, lavatories, tubs and showers shall be kept clean and in good repair.6.4.7. The birthing center shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures to provide for the handling of equipment and medical supplies in a manner which ensures the utilization of clean and sterile supplies and equipment in client care. Clean and sterile supplies and equipment shall be segregated from those that are soiled.6.4.8. The birthing center shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures to ensure the provision of clean linens and the segregation of clean linens from those which are soiled.6.4.9. The birthing center shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures to provide for the collection and disposition of refuse and liquid waste in a manner to prevent the creation of unsafe or unsanitary conditions.