Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-52-31

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 26-52-31 - Animals

Each licensee shall develop and implement policies and procedures for animals kept on the center premises, and shall comply with requirements for any animals on the center premises:

(a) The pet area shall be maintained in a sanitary manner, with no evidence of flea, tick, or worm infestation.

(b) No animal shall be in the food preparation area.

(c) Except for an assistance dog as defined in K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each domesticated dog and each domesticated cat shall have a current rabies vaccination given by a veterinarian. A record of all vaccinations and veterinary care shall be kept on file at the center.

(d) Except for an assistance dog as defined in K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each animal that is in contact with any patient shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Be in good health, with no evidence of disease; and

(2) be friendly and pose no apparent threat to the health, safety, and welfare of patients.

(e) Except for an assistance dog as defined in K.S.A. 39-1113, and amendments thereto, each licensee shall notify patients at the time of admission, existing staff members, new staff members at the time of hire, and volunteers that an animal is being kept on the premises.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 26-52-31

Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 39-2004; effective, T-26-2-16-24, Feb. 16, 2024; effective, T-26-6-10-24, June 10, 2024; adopted by Kansas Register Volume 43, No. 24; effective 6/28/2024.