R9-10-233. Environmental Standards

An administrator shall ensure that: 1. An individual providing environmental services who has the potential to transmit infectious tuberculosis to patients, as determined by the infection control risk assessment criteria in R9-10-230(4)(c), provides evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis: a. On or before the date the individual begins providing environmental services at or on behalf of the hospital, and b. According to R9-10-113; 2. The hospital premises and equipment are: a. Cleaned and disinfected according to policies and procedures or manufacturer’s instructions to prevent, minimize, and control infection or illness; and b. Free from a condition or situation that may cause a patient or other individual to suffer physical injury; 3. A pest control program that complies with A.A.C. R3-8- 201(C)(4) is implemented and documented; 4. The hospital maintains a tobacco smoke-free environment; 5. Biohazardous medical waste is identified, stored, and disposed of according to 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 14, and policies and procedures; 6. Equipment used to provide hospital services is: a. Maintained in working order; b. Tested and calibrated according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or, if there are no manufacturer’s recommendations, as specified in policies and procedures; and c. Used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations; and 7. Documentation of equipment testing, calibration, and repair is maintained for at least 12 months after the date of the testing, calibration, or repair.