Section Frl 701.02 - Sanitation and Universal PrecautionsRequirements to control the spread of infectious agents within the preparation room and to protect all staff responsible for the handling of deceased human remains shall include the following:
(a) All persons engaged in the embalming of a dead human being shall take all necessary, universal precautions including, but not be limited to, wearing: (1) Smock, apron, or gown capable of covering the person from the neck to the knees; (2) Impervious gloves; and (3) Appropriate protective eye wear. (b) All personnel shall take universal precautions including, but not limited to: (1) Using gloves and gowns; (3) Cleaning surfaces with hot water and soap or suitable detergent; and (4) Sterilizing instruments. (c) Covered receptacles for refuse, trash and soiled linens shall be located in the preparation room. (d) A covered receptacle solely for the containment of bio-hazardous materials, and made of material impervious to leakage of said materials, shall be clearly marked "hazardous materials". All bio-hazardous materials shall be destroyed in accordance with Env-Hw 100-1100, RSA 147-A and OSHA-Blood Borne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030. (e) The preparation room shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. All embalming tables, sinks, receptacles and other appliances used in embalming and temporary holding of dead human bodies shall be thoroughly cleaned with hot water and disinfectant. Suitable equipment and chemical sterilents shall be available to sterilize instruments immediately following their use. (f) Universal precautions as described under OSHA regulations shall be maintained in sufficient numbers in all removal vehicles. At a minimum, these shall include coverall suits, shoe coverings, and high fluid-impervious gloves.N.H. Admin. Code § Frl 701.02
Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 50, Filed December 13, 2018, Proposed by #12673, Effective 11/20/2018, Expires 11/20/2028.