The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for all types of

The following shall apply regarding sanitation standards for all types of ambulance vehicles: 1. The interior of the ambulance and the equipment within the ambulance shall be sanitary and maintained in good working order at all times. 2. Equipment shall be made of smooth and easily cleanable construction. 3. Freshly laundered linen or disposable linen shall be used on cots and pillows and linens shall be changed after each patient is transported. 4. Clean linen storage shall be provided on each ambulance. 5. Closed compartments shall be provided within the ambulance for medical supplies. 6. Pillows and mattresses shall be kept clean and in good repair. 7. Closed containers shall be provided for soiled supplies. 8. Exterior and interior surfaces of ambulance shall be cleaned routinely. 9. Blankets and hand towels used in any ambulance shall be clean. 10. Implements inserted into the patient's nose or mouth shall be single service, wrapped and properly stored and handled. When multi-use items are used, the local health care facilities should be consulted for instructions in sanitation and handling of such items. 11. When an ambulance has been utilized to transport a patient known to the operator to have a communicable disease, the vehicle shall be placed "out of service" until a thorough cleansing is conducted. 12. All storage spaces used for storage of linens, equipment, medical supplies, and other supplies at base stations shall be kept clean and free from unnecessary articles. The contents shall be arranged so as to permit thorough cleaning. 13. In addition, current CDC and OSHA requirements apply.