R432-150-24. Housekeeping Services

(1) The licensee shall provide a safe, clean, comfortable environment, allowing the resident to use personal belongings to create a homelike environment. (2) The licensee shall ensure cleaning agents, bleaches, insecticides, poisonous, dangerous, or flammable materials are stored in a locked area to prevent unauthorized access. (3) The licensee shall: (a) develop and implement employee hygiene and infection control measures to maintain a safe, sanitary environment if housekeeping personnel also work in food services or direct patient care services; (b) ensure personnel engaged in housekeeping or laundry services are not engaged concurrently in food service or resident care; and (c) provide enough housekeeping services and personnel to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.