HAR §11-99-65
HAR §11-99-65. Infection control
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 11-99-65
(a) Provision shall
be made for isolating residents with infectious
diseases, until appropriate transfer can be made.
(1)
There shall be a written policy which outlines
proper isolation and infection control
techniques and practices.
(2)
At least one single bedroom shall be
designated for an isolation room as needed and
shall have:
(A)
An adjoining toilet room with nurses'
call system, a lavatory and toilet.
(B)
The lavatory shall be provided with
controls not requiring direct contact of
the hands for operation.
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(C)
Appropriate methods for cleaning or
disposing of contaminated materials and
equipment.
(b)
Provision shall be made in each isolation room
for visual observation of the resident:
(1)
By means of the view window located in door or
walls of the room.
(2)
By an approved mechanical system, i.e., closed
circuit television monitoring.
(c)
There shall be appropriate policies and
procedures written and implemented for the prevention
and control of infections and the isolation of
infectious residents. [Eff. April 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS
§§321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS §333-53)