WAC 388-847-0250. What infection control practices must SAIF implement?

(1) The stabilization, assessment, and intervention facility (SAIF) must implement occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) universal precautions to limit the spread of infections when: (a) Providing client services; (b) Cleaning the facility; (c) Washing laundry; and (d) Managing infectious waste. (2) SAIF must: (a) Have an infection control policy; (b) Provide staff with the supplies necessary for limiting the spread of infections; (c) Restrict a staff person's contact with clients when the staff person has an illness that is likely to spread in the course of service delivery; and (d) Report communicable diseases as required under chapter 246-100 WAC.