LAC 48:I.5673. Infection Control

A. The provider shall provide a sanitary environment to avoid source(s) and transmission of infections and communicable diseases. B. The provider shall have an active Infection Control Program that requires: 1. reporting of infectious disease in accordance with current CDC and state and federal OPH guidelines; 2. monitoring of: a. the spread of infectious disease; b. hand washing; c. staff and client education; and d. incidents of specific infections in accordance with OPH guidelines; 3. corrective actions; and 4. a designated infection control coordinator who: a. develops and implements policies and procedures related to infection control that follow most recently published/current state and federal infection control guidelines in preparation for, during, and after a public health emergency or disaster; and b. has training and/or experience in infection control; 5. universal precautions, including proper handwashing and personal protective equipment, as needed; and 6. strict adherence to all sanitation requirements. C. The provider shall maintain a clean and sanitary environment and shall ensure that: 1. appropriate supplies and personal protective equipment, as needed, are available to staff; 2. consistent ongoing monitoring and cleaning of all areas of the provider; 3. methods used for cleaning, sanitizing, handling and storing of all supplies and equipment prevent the transmission of infection; 4. procedures are posted for sanitizing kitchen, kitchen, bathroom and laundry areas in accordance with the Louisiana Sanitary Code; and 5. storage, handling, and removal of food and waste will not spread disease, cause noxious odor, or provide a breeding place for pests. D. The provider may enter into a written contract for housekeeping services necessary to maintain a clean and neat environment. E. The provider shall have an effective pest control plan. F. After discharge of a client, the residential provider shall: 1. clean the bed, mattress, cover, bedside furniture and equipment; 2. ensure that mattresses, blankets and pillows assigned to clients are in sanitary condition; and 3. ensure that the mattress, blankets and pillows used for a client with an infection is sanitized before assigned to another client.