D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2612

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B2612 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND INFECTION CONTROL

2612.1

In order to prevent against and provide for the control of infection, each maternity center shall be equipped with the following:

(a) Handwashing sinks in or adjacent to the birth rooms;

(b) Separate toilet facilities for patients and their families and maternity center personnel;

(c) Laundry facilities that are segregated as follows: an enclosed holding area with a handwashing sink to store soiled laundry, and a workroom with a handwashing sink to store and to hold clean laundry;

(d) A janitor's closet and a sink for maintenance use separate from laundry and toilet facilities;

(e) An enclosed area for the storage of clean supplies and equipment; and

(f) Sterilization equipment to sterilize all surgical instruments used in patient care.

2612.2

If a dishwasher is used, it shall have a sanitation cycle.

2612.3

There shall be a defined means of discarding waste products and materials, including medical waste. Soiled linen shall be laundered with a final rinse cycle of at least 160 degrees F, or an approved commercial laundry may be used.

2612.4

Materials that cannot be properly sterilized for re-use shall be disposed of after a single use.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2612

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 2779 (March 19, 1999); as amended by Corrected Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 3970 (April 30, 1999)