R432-750-23. Infection Control

(1) The licensee shall develop and implement an infection control program to protect patients, family, and hospice personnel from community-associated infections. (2) The hospice administrator and medical director shall develop written policies and procedures governing the infection control program. (3) The licensee shall ensure that each employee wears clean garments or protective clothing and practices good personal hygiene and cleanliness. (4) The licensee shall develop and implement a system to investigate, report, evaluate, and maintain records of infections among patients and personnel. (5) The licensee shall comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910.1030 (2001).