Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 73679

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 73679 - Disinfecting and Sterilizing

(a) All facilities shall make provision for disinfection of contaminated articles or surfaces such as mattresses, linen, thermometers and oxygen tents.

(b) Equipment such as washbasins and bedpans shall be sanitized by one of the following methods:

(1) Submersion in boiling water for a minimum of 30 minutes.

(2) Autoclaving at 15 pounds pressure and 121°C (250°F) for 20 minutes.

(3) Gas sterilization.

The use of chemicals is not approved as a substitute for the above methods.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 73679